- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
Walton School
Federal NCES profile for Walton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000020
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Maine
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Walton School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 230261000020 · Auburn, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 7.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Little High School (1,045 students)
Walton School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Walton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward Little
Edward Little High School
1,045 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle School
499 students
- Fairview Schoo
Fairview School
489 students
- Park Avenue El 390
Park Avenue Elementary School
390 students
- Sherwood Heigh 291
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
291 students
- This school 156
Walton School
156 students
What this shows Walton School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton School compares
Walton 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 99% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Maine - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$14,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Walton School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Auburn Public Schools reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview School
Standard public school
489 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton School
How many students attend Walton School?
Walton School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, ME. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton School is 7.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 53% 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 Walton School?
67.5% of students at Walton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton School?
The largest demographic group at Walton School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton School?
Walton School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Walton School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Walton School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Auburn Middle School (499 students), and Fairview School (489 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.