Enrollment
302
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Portland, ME
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waldo T Skillin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231233000033
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo T Skillin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldo T Skillin Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Portland, Maine, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students): Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students) and Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students) alongside Waldo T Skillin Elementary 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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School compares
Waldo T Skillin Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 30% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Maine - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$16,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 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 45.4%
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Portland Public Schools, which includes Waldo T Skillin Elementary School.
$16,364
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 2.2%
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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldo T Skillin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in South Portland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
213 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
Standard public school
194 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Dora L Small Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~302 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
How many students attend Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Portland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Waldo T Skillin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in South Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldo T Skillin Elementary School?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Waldo T Skillin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo T Skillin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Portland on the city page.
Is Waldo T Skillin Elementary School a good school?
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School earns 38/100 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 South Portland Public Schools?
Besides Waldo T Skillin Elementary School, South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students), Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students), and Memorial Middle School (388 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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