- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Washburn School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 230261000021 · Auburn, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 10:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Little High School (1,045 students)
Washburn School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Washburn 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 219
Washburn School
219 students
What this shows Washburn School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn School compares
Washburn 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 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,797
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 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.
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
District finance for Auburn Public Schools reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~219 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.