Enrollment
180
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washburn, ME
Washburn District Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washburn District Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231170001033
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn District Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
Washburn District Elem School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 45/Msad 45 · Maine
NCES ID 231170001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+2% 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
What stands out at Washburn District Elem School
Washburn District Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washburn, Maine, enrolling 180 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maine median, within a few percentage points of the 11.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 180 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 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Rsu 45/Msad 45, also runs Washburn District High School (91 students).
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 Washburn District Elem School compares
Washburn District Elem 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 | 11.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 34% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Maine - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$18,561
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Washburn District Elem School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 45/Msad 45, which includes Washburn District Elem School.
$18,561
Per student
-8%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Washburn District Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn District High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn District Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 11.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Washburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn District Elem School?
Washburn District Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Washburn District Elem School a good school?
Washburn District Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 Rsu 45/Msad 45?
Besides Washburn District Elem School, Rsu 45/Msad 45 also operates Washburn District High School (91 students). See the Rsu 45/Msad 45 district page for the complete list.
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