Winthrop Public Schools

Winthrop, Maine — 3 schools

831
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,882
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Winthrop Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 831 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 806 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kennebec County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,882 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 45.2% local, 39.4% state, and 15.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,497 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #113 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 206.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 2.8% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Winthrop Grade School accounts for 46.2% of all Winthrop Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Winthrop Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Winthrop Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 207:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Winthrop Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 29.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Winthrop Public Schools is typically wider than the Winthrop Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.4%
Federal
39.4%
State
45.2%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
113 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kennebec County county, where this district is located.

$1,082
Studio/mo
$1,090
1 BR/mo
$1,416
2 BR/mo
$1,819
3 BR/mo
$2,158
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,497
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Winthrop Public Schools.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
206.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Winthrop Public Schools

School Enrollment
Winthrop Grade School
372
Winthrop High School
241
Winthrop Middle School
193

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Winthrop Public Schools?

Winthrop Public Schools has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 831 students.

How much does Winthrop Public Schools spend per student?

Winthrop Public Schools spends $16,882 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #113 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in Winthrop Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Winthrop Public Schools is $87,497 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Winthrop Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kennebec County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Winthrop Public Schools?

Winthrop Public Schools students are 91.9% White, 2.8% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Winthrop Public Schools?

Winthrop Public Schools has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #113 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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