- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westbrook, ME
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford-Cumberland Canal School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231356000618
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Maine
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford-Cumberland Canal School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westbrook, ME.
School address
District: Westbrook Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231356000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 231356000618 · Westbrook, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 7.2:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook High School (719 students)
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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
- Congin School
Congin School
335 students
- This school 188
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
188 students
What this shows Oxford-Cumberland Canal School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford-Cumberland Canal School compares
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 61% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Maine - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 188 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 57.4%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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 Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saccarappa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Congin School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
How many students attend Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westbrook, ME. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is 7.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
54.8% of students at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Westbrook, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford-Cumberland Canal School?
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Oxford-Cumberland Canal School rank among schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford-Cumberland Canal School ranks #1 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 Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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.