Enrollment
180
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231170001033
Washburn District Elem School — Washburn, ME
Federal NCES profile for Washburn District Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rsu 45/Msad 45 · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn District Elem School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washburn District Elem School reports 180 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Maine average and 12% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 45/Msad 45 spends $20,145 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.7% from local sources (property taxes), 54.2% from the state, and 24.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washburn District Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 34% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Maine — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,145
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 180 Top 36% in Maine — larger than 64% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.5% +34% vs state
NCES ID 231170001033
Student demographics
White 91.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 45/Msad 45, which includes Washburn District Elem School.
$20,145
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 24.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Washburn District Elem School
How many students attend Washburn District Elem School?
Washburn District Elem School has 180 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn District Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn District Elem School is 11.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washburn District Elem School?
45.5% of students at Washburn District Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn District Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washburn District Elem School is White at 91.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn District Elem School?
Washburn District Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.