Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Narragansett Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Narragansett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Narragansett Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Narragansett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narragansett Elementary School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
3%
5%
White
83%
85%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narragansett Elementary School's ranking?
Narragansett Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Narragansett Elementary School often compared to?
Narragansett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village Elementary School-gorham, Great Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Narragansett Elementary School?
479 students attend Narragansett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Narragansett Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Narragansett Elementary School?
Narragansett Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Narragansett Elementary School offer ?
Narragansett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Narragansett Elementary School part of?
Narragansett Elementary School is part of Gorham School District.
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