- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 231233000033 · South Portland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 10.4:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Portland High School (928 students)
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Portland
South Portland High School
928 students
- Daniel F. Maho
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
388 students
- This school 302
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
302 students
- Frank I Brown 213
Frank I Brown Elementary School
213 students
- Dyer Elementar 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Waldo T Skillin Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldo T Skillin Elementary School compares
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for South Portland Public Schools reports $18,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.