Enrollment
219
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
Washburn School
Federal NCES profile for Washburn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000021
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Maine
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn School
Washburn School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 219 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 106% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 219 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview School (489 students): Washburn School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 14.8:1).
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Auburn Middle School (499 students) alongside Washburn School.
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 School compares
Washburn 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 106% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maine - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 74.9%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Washburn School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Washburn School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washburn School
How many students attend Washburn School?
Washburn School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn School is 10:1, which is 10% 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 School?
70.0% of students at Washburn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn School?
The largest demographic group at Washburn School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn School?
Washburn School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washburn School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn School ranks #3 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.
Is Washburn School a good school?
Washburn School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools. 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Washburn 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.
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