Washburn District Elementary School

Summary:

Washburn District Elementary School is a public school serving 191 students in grades PK-8 in the small town of Washburn, Maine. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, its academic performance and overall ranking among Maine elementary schools are concerning.

Washburn District Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools, with a low 0-2 star rating from School Digger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages, ranging from 19.44% to 49.07% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.3% to 31.1% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the overall performance of Washburn District Elementary School is below average, the school's ranking for male students (16 out of 90 ME elementary schools) and low socioeconomic status students (30 out of 64 ME elementary schools) in 2020-2021 was relatively strong compared to the school's overall ranking. However, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Easton Elementary School and Fort Fairfield Elementary School, which have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better statewide rankings. Additionally, Washburn District Elementary School's statewide ranking and School Digger rating have declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school's performance may be trending downward compared to other Maine elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786

(207) 455-4504

District: Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,609

Students who attend Washburn District Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Washburn District High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

African American:

4.0%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washburn District Elementary School ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), African American (4%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washburn District Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Washburn District Elementary School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washburn District Elementary School is $18,609.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washburn District Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45 143^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washburn District Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washburn District Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2009	34.25	166^th	209	20.6%
2010	38.23	136^th	193	29.5%
2011	47.74	106^th	186	43.0%
2012	31.22	220^th	258	14.7%
2013	31.74	214^th	261	18.0%
2015	18.27	264^th	284	7.0%
2016	25.93	212^th	255	16.9%
2017	44.30	143^rd	256	44.1%
2018	24.39	219^th	254	13.8%
2019	23.17	218^th	258	15.5%
2021	38.17	139^th	228	39.0%
2022	1.19	203^rd	210	3.3%
2023	10.82	279^th	290	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washburn District Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.08	30^th	64	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Washburn District Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	3.29	86^th	90	4.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Washburn District Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.92	16^th	90	82.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washburn District Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355	355
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	369	369
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	345	345
1994	323	0	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	-2	332
1995	278	1	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	284
1996	278	1	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	284
1997	280	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	250	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	254
1999	250	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	248	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	251
2001	268	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2002	290	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2003	290	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2004	280	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
2005	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2006	298	2	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	310
2007	287	3	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	280	1	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	290
2009	261	1	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	274
2010	254	2	1	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	271
2011	241	1	1	4	7	1	0	0	255
2012	251	0	1	4	7	0	1	0	264
2013	254	1	1	5	6	0	1	0	268
2014	253	2	2	4	5	0	0	0	266
2015	239	1	2	8	6	0	0	0	256
2016	227	2	2	14	4	0	0	0	249
2017	225	1	2	13	8	0	0	0	249
2018	194	1	2	13	8	0	0	0	218
2019	181	1	0	10	5	0	0	0	197
2020	182	1	2	5	3	0	1	0	194
2021	173	2	3	4	4	0	6	0	192
2022	180	2	3	5	3	1	6	0	200
2023	176	6	5	0	4	0	0	0	191
2024	160	7	3	2	3	0	1	0	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washburn District Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	355	19.0	18.6	n/a
1992	369	20.0	18.4	n/a
1993	345	20.0	17.3	35.4
1994	332	19.0	17.5	36.8
1995	284	18.6	15.3	38
1996	284	18.6	15.3	38
1997	285	14.6	19.5	33.3
1998	254	15.6	16.3	41.3
1999	253	16.6	15.2	45.5
2000	251	18.6	13.5	62.2
2001	271	21.6	12.5	45.4
2002	293	20.2	14.5	45.4
2003	293	20.2	14.5	45.4
2004	283	19.8	14.3	44.9
2005	291	21.9	13.3	51.5
2006	310	21.7	14.3	53.9
2007	299	22.5	13.3	50.5
2008	290	29.3	9.9	45.5
2009	274	21.3	12.9	52.2
2010	271	21.6	12.5	55.4
2011	255	21.0	12.1	54.1
2012	264	21.0	12.5	9.5
2013	268	21.7	12.3	58.6
2014	266	21.0	12.6	60.5
2015	256	21.0	12.1	58.6
2016	249	20.0	12.4	57.8
2017	249	18.8	13.2	58.2
2018	218	21.0	10.3	54.6
2019	197	19.8	9.9	61.9
2020	194	19.8	9.7	57.7
2021	192	19.3	9.9	50.5
2022	200	18.8	10.6	52
2023	191	16.8	11.3	49.7
2024	176	16.8	10.4	36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washburn District Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	355	19.0	18.6	n/a
1992	369	20.0	18.4	n/a
1993	345	20.0	17.3	35.4
1994	332	19.0	17.5	36.8
1995	284	18.6	15.3	38
1996	284	18.6	15.3	38
1997	285	14.6	19.5	33.3
1998	254	15.6	16.3	41.3
1999	253	16.6	15.2	45.5
2000	251	18.6	13.5	62.2
2001	271	21.6	12.5	45.4
2002	293	20.2	14.5	45.4
2003	293	20.2	14.5	45.4
2004	283	19.8	14.3	44.9
2005	291	21.9	13.3	51.5
2006	310	21.7	14.3	53.9
2007	299	22.5	13.3	50.5
2008	290	29.3	9.9	45.5
2009	274	21.3	12.9	52.2
2010	271	21.6	12.5	55.4
2011	255	21.0	12.1	54.1
2012	264	21.0	12.5	9.5
2013	268	21.7	12.3	58.6
2014	266	21.0	12.6	60.5
2015	256	21.0	12.1	58.6
2016	249	20.0	12.4	57.8
2017	249	18.8	13.2	58.2
2018	218	21.0	10.3	54.6
2019	197	19.8	9.9	61.9
2020	194	19.8	9.7	57.7
2021	192	19.3	9.9	50.5
2022	200	18.8	10.6	52
2023	191	16.8	11.3	49.7
2024	176	16.8	10.4	36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washburn District Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,891
2019	$16,201
2020	$16,167
2021	$19,455
2022	$18,401
2023	$18,609

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washburn District Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 279^th of 290 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Washburn District Elementary School)	46.2	67.2	21%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45)	47.1	69.5	22.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	191	3%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	10	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	176	2.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	49.7%	12.2%

Schools Near Washburn District Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Washburn District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	33 School Street	Washburn	04786	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 455-4504	176	17	10.4	36.4%	160 (90.9%)	7 (4.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10.8	279^th of 290 public elementary schools	3.8%		1.2	203^rd of 210 public elementary schools	3.3%	76	49.1	32.1	19.4	$18,609
Woodland Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	844 Woodland Center Road	Woodland	04736	Aroostook County	Woodland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 496-2981	167	14	11.7	40.1%	158 (94.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	68.1	103^rd of 290 public elementary schools	64.5%		63.5	72^nd of 210 public elementary schools	65.7%	31	70.6	60.0	28.6	$14,357
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1642 Main St	Mapleton	04757	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	No	(207) 764-1589	233	16	14.7	37.3%	216 (92.7%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	85.5	44^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.8%					(n/a)	80.4	85.2	24.2	$15,264
Caribou Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Bennett Dr	Caribou	04736	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 39	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 493-4240	773	57	13.6	48.3%	663 (85.8%)	15 (1.9%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	25 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	29.7	230^th of 290 public elementary schools	20.7%		48.7	105^th of 210 public elementary schools	50.0%	125	59.1	41.8	22.9	$15,799
Eva Hoyt Zippel School	Public	3-5	42 Griffin St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 764-8106	275	18	15.7	52.0%	232 (84.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.4%)	49.9	170^th of 290 public elementary schools	41.4%		38.4	130^th of 210 public elementary schools	38.1%	40	61.6	57.1	20.7	$16,187
Pine Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	50 Pine St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 764-8104	357	23	15.3	61.9%	306 (85.7%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)								(n/a)				$12,974
Connor Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-6	1581 Van Buren RD	Connor Twp	04736	Aroostook County	Education in Unorganized Terr	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 496-4521	31	4	7.3	25.8%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	39.4	201^st of 290 public elementary schools	30.7%					(n/a)	57.1	50.0		$00
Fort Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 Brunswick Avenue	Fort Fairfield	04742	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 472-3290	205	22	9.2	60.5%	187 (91.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	69.2	95^th of 290 public elementary schools	67.2%		49.1	103^rd of 210 public elementary schools	51.0%	8	72.0	63.6	20.0	$16,685
Easton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	33 Bangor Road	Easton	04740	Aroostook County	Easton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 488-7700	116	10	11.4	46.6%	107 (92.2%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	85.9	40^th of 290 public elementary schools	86.2%		43	121^st of 210 public elementary schools	42.4%	81	76.8	64.3		$21,205
Limestone Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	93 High Street	Limestone	04750	Aroostook County	Limestone Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 325-4742	144	16	9.1	60.4%	119 (82.6%)	6 (4.2%)	3 (2.1%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	16.2	268^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.6%		7.7	192^nd of 210 public elementary schools	8.6%	76	55.7	26.8	27.8	$25,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Washburn District Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Washburn District Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Washburn District Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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Is Washburn District Elementary School a good school?

Washburn District Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Maine elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Washburn District Elementary School?

Students at Washburn District Elementary School are 91% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Washburn District Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Washburn District Elementary School.

What district is Washburn District Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

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