- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winthrop, ME
Winthrop Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231397000641
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop Grade School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Winthrop Grade School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, ME.
School address
District: Winthrop Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231397000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Winthrop Grade School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 231397000641 · Winthrop, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 10.9:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Winthrop High School (241 students)
Winthrop Grade School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Winthrop Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winthrop Grade School
372 students
- Winthrop High
Winthrop High School
241 students
- Winthrop Middl
Winthrop Middle School
193 students
What this shows Winthrop Grade School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winthrop Grade School compares
Winthrop Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 12% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Maine - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$18,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 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.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Winthrop Grade School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winthrop Public Schools reports $18,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winthrop Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop Grade School
How many students attend Winthrop Grade School?
Winthrop Grade School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winthrop, ME. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Grade School is 10.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% 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 Winthrop Grade School?
30.0% of students at Winthrop Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop Grade School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Winthrop, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop Grade School?
Winthrop Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Winthrop Grade School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winthrop Public Schools?
Besides Winthrop Grade School, Winthrop Public Schools also operates Winthrop High School (241 students) and Winthrop Middle School (193 students). See the Winthrop Public Schools district page for the complete list.