Enrollment
710
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 231356000624
Westbrook Middle School — Westbrook, ME
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 16
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: Westbrook Public Schools · 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)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westbrook Middle School reports 710 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% 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: 54.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% above the Maine average and 4% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 178 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westbrook Public Schools spends $21,178 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.7% from local sources (property taxes), 42.4% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Westbrook Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 59% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 94% | — | — |
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
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% 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
12:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$21,178
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 710 Top 94% in Maine — larger than 6% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 12:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.0% +59% vs state
NCES ID 231356000624
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 178:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.5%
In-school suspensions 55
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook Public Schools, which includes Westbrook Middle School.
$21,178
Per student
-11%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.8%
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
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
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
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Middle School
How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Westbrook, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School is 12:1, which is 6% 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 Westbrook Middle School?
54.0% of students at Westbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Middle School is White at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westbrook, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.