Enrollment
188
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford-Cumberland Canal School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westbrook, Maine, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is leaner than roughly 92% of Maine schools and 35% under the state's 11.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 54.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 188 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Saccarappa School (396 students): Oxford-Cumberland Canal School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.2:1 vs 7.6:1).
Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students) and Westbrook Middle School (710 students) alongside Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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 Oxford-Cumberland Canal School compares
Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook Public Schools, which includes Oxford-Cumberland Canal 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~188 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oxford-Cumberland Canal School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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