- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washburn, ME
Washburn District High School
Federal NCES profile for Washburn District High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231170000514
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn District High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
Washburn District High 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 231170000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Washburn District High School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 231170000514 · Washburn, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 10.1:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn District Elem School (180 students)
Washburn District High School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
How Washburn District High School compares
Washburn District High 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maine - lower ratio than 68% 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
$18,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Washburn District High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rsu 45/Msad 45 reports $18,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washburn District High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn District Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn District High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washburn District High School
How many students attend Washburn District High School?
Washburn District High School has 91 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washburn, ME. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn District High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn District High School is 10.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% 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 Washburn District High School?
42.9% of students at Washburn District High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn District High School?
The largest demographic group at Washburn District High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Washburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn District High School?
Washburn District High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 45/Msad 45?
Besides Washburn District High School, Rsu 45/Msad 45 also operates Washburn District Elem School (180 students). See the Rsu 45/Msad 45 district page for the complete list.