Enrollment
224
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topsham, ME
Williams-Cone School
Federal NCES profile for Williams-Cone School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231476800821
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams-Cone School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Topsham · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Williams-Cone School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Topsham, ME.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-53% vs state
What stands out at Williams-Cone School
Williams-Cone School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Topsham, Maine, enrolling 224 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 224 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Rsu 75/Msad 75 also operates Mt Ararat High School (732 students) and Mt Ararat Middle School (533 students) alongside Williams-Cone 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 Williams-Cone School compares
Williams-Cone School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 53% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,947
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Williams-Cone School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 75/Msad 75, which includes Williams-Cone School.
$18,947
Per student
-6%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 43.7%
Federal 5.1%
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 Williams-Cone School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ararat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt Ararat Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoin Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoinham Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Williams-Cone School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Williams-Cone School
How many students attend Williams-Cone School?
Williams-Cone School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topsham, ME.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams-Cone School?
15.9% of students at Williams-Cone School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams-Cone School?
The largest demographic group at Williams-Cone School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Topsham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams-Cone School?
Williams-Cone School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williams-Cone School rank among public schools in Topsham?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams-Cone School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Topsham, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Topsham on the city page.
Is Williams-Cone School a good school?
Williams-Cone School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 75/Msad 75?
Besides Williams-Cone School, Rsu 75/Msad 75 also operates Mt Ararat High School (732 students), Mt Ararat Middle School (533 students), and Woodside Elementary School (294 students). See the Rsu 75/Msad 75 district page for the complete list.
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