- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Congin School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 231356000616 · Westbrook, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.6:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook High School (719 students)
Congin School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Congin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbrook High
Westbrook High School
719 students
- Westbrook Midd
Westbrook Middle School
710 students
- Saccarappa Sch
Saccarappa School
396 students
- This school
Congin School
335 students
- Oxford-Cumberl 188
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
188 students
What this shows Congin School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congin School compares
Congin School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Westbrook Public Schools reports $21,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.