Enrollment
335
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westbrook, ME
Congin School
Federal NCES profile for Congin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231356000616
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congin School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Congin School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congin School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Westbrook, ME.
School address
District: Westbrook Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231356000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Congin School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Congin School
Congin School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westbrook, Maine, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Saccarappa School (396 students): Congin School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 7.6:1).
Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students) and Westbrook Middle School (710 students) alongside Congin School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Congin School compares
Congin School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Maine - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Congin School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook Public Schools, which includes Congin School.
$19,236
Per student
-4%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Congin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saccarappa School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford-Cumberland Canal School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Westbrook
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Congin School
How many students attend Congin School?
Congin School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westbrook, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congin School is 11.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Congin School?
42.9% of students at Congin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congin School?
The largest demographic group at Congin School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Westbrook, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congin School?
Congin School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congin School rank among schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Congin School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Westbrook, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westbrook on the city page.
Is Congin School a good school?
Congin School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westbrook Public Schools?
Besides Congin School, Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students), Westbrook Middle School (710 students), and Saccarappa School (396 students). See the Westbrook Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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