Narragansett Elementary School

narragansett.gorhamschools.org

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Narragansett Elementary School, located at 284 Main Street in Gorham, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gorham School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and encouraging curiosity, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and responsibility.

The school benefits from its location in the town of Gorham, integrating local values with a curriculum designed to meet modern educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Narragansett Elementary typically places a strong emphasis on student engagement, collaboration, and the partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

479

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Narragansett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	21
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
396 (82.7%)
Two or More
35 (7.3%)
Hispanic
21 (4.4%)
Black
15 (3.1%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gorham Public Schools
Phone:	(207)222-1250
Website:	http://narragansett.gorhamschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72