Narragansett Elementary School

284 Main Street

School District

Gorham Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 16, 2018

I was skeptical because I had 2 children on IEPs and worried how they would do. So much of the staff has gone so far above and beyond to support my kids different needs, even creating innovative opportunities to focus on strengths to address needs and recognizing good in difficult children. Love this school! I would like to see a new school counselor but we've worked around the issue just fine.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2014

Two of my children attended Narragansett. Each had different experiences. The school seriously effected our son's self-confidence. From bullying (punch in the stomach, 1st grade) to a higher level of attention paid to kids in athletics than kids interested in science/math. There is just 1 person heading the Gifted & Talented program for the entire school system & she does not make herself available. While pushing their "code of conduct on children" - honesty, responsibility, courage, respect, our son was quick to point out the aids (playground & lunch room) were horribly rude & disrespectful. When he broke his arm at school, it went unnoticed until he arrived home 3 hours later. Later, the principal called our 9 yo w/ ADHD/Spectrum Disorder to the office to ask him "why he didn't tell someone his arm hurt." Our daughter's experience was good but then she fit the "norms" of the school. In our new school system, it is clear she is behind. Big improvements could be made. Principal and her staff: little in the way of accountability. I agree w/ previous posts about the guidance department. 4 months to schedule an IEP that was put off until year's end. Is this an issue of understaffing?