Enrollment
727
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windham, ME
Windham Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Windham Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231479301034
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windham Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Windham · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for Maine
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Windham Primary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windham, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windham Primary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windham Primary School
Windham Primary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Windham, Maine, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 95% of state schools at 727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 727 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Windham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Manchester School (357 students): Windham Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 12.8:1).
Rsu 14 also operates Windham High School (939 students) and Windham Middle School (571 students) alongside Windham Primary 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 Windham Primary School compares
Windham Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 42% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Maine - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$18,485
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 727 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 85.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Windham Primary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 14, which includes Windham Primary School.
$18,485
Per student
-8%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 36.0%
Federal 9.0%
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 Windham Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan-Small Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windham Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Windham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~727 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windham Primary School
How many students attend Windham Primary School?
Windham Primary School has 727 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windham, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham Primary School is 13:1, which is 17% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windham Primary School?
19.6% of students at Windham Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windham Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Windham Primary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Windham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windham Primary School?
Windham Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Windham Primary School rank among public schools in Windham?
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windham, 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 Windham on the city page.
Is Windham Primary School a good school?
Windham Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. 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 14?
Besides Windham Primary School, Rsu 14 also operates Windham High School (939 students), Windham Middle School (571 students), and Manchester School (357 students). See the Rsu 14 district page for the complete list.
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