Woolwich Central School

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Woolwich Central School ranks 91 st of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woolwich Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Woolwich, Maine, with a student population of 304 and a student-teacher ratio of 9.2. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 01 (LKRSU) district, which is ranked 71 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Woolwich Central School has consistently performed well, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (70.83%), Mathematics (59.38%), and Science (35.21%) compared to the district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 12.5% in 2020-2021 to 21.3% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average and nearby schools in the same district. Woolwich Central School also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 93.09% of students identifying as White, higher than the state average and the nearby Regional School Unit 01 (LKRSU) schools.

When compared to other schools, Woolwich Central School generally outperforms the nearby Fisher-Mitchell School and Dike-Newell School in academic performance and student-teacher ratio, but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. Compared to schools in other districts, such as Kate Furbish Elementary School in Brunswick Public Schools and Williams-Cone School in Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75, Woolwich Central School's academic performance is still strong, but the other schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates and more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

137 Nequasset Road
Woolwich, ME 04579

(207) 443-9739

District: Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,734

Students who attend Woolwich Central School usually attend:

High:

Morse High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

3.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woolwich Central School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.89. (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 Woolwich Central School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu District. Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (3.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woolwich Central School is 9.2, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu District. (See more...)

Compare Woolwich Central School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woolwich Central School is $22,734, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Woolwich Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu 71^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woolwich Central School

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Rank History for all students at Woolwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	57.50	72^nd	193	62.7%
2011	50.73	94^th	186	49.5%
2012	55.01	103^rd	258	60.1%
2013	56.34	105^th	261	59.8%
2015	65.19	108^th	284	62.0%
2016	70.81	55^th	255	78.4%
2017	74.01	45^th	256	82.4%
2018	60.28	87^th	254	65.7%
2019	56.82	102^nd	258	60.5%
2021	37.66	142^nd	228	37.7%
2022	48.27	109^th	210	48.1%
2023	69.89	91^st	290	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Woolwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.43	48^th	153	68.6%
2021	53.66	39^th	90	56.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Woolwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.22	82^nd	153	46.4%
2021	19.74	74^th	90	17.8%

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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 Woolwich Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	252	3	10	2	4	n/a	n/a	271
2010	305	4	10	1	4	n/a	n/a	324
2011	316	4	7	1	1	0	2	331
2012	314	4	7	2	1	0	2	330
2013	336	6	7	0	1	0	5	355
2014	354	5	4	2	0	2	7	374
2015	358	5	4	2	1	2	7	379
2016	358	4	2	1	1	2	6	374
2017	356	2	2	2	2	2	8	374
2018	346	1	1	3	2	2	9	364
2019	349	2	3	6	4	0	8	372
2020	340	0	2	6	4	0	7	359
2021	267	2	2	5	0	0	7	283
2022	283	3	1	4	3	0	9	303
2023	283	4	1	2	2	0	12	304

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 Woolwich Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	271	24.8	10.9	24.4
2010	324	24.7	13.1	26.5
2011	331	25.1	13.1	29.9
2012	330	23.8	13.8	5.2
2013	355	23.8	14.9	31.5
2014	374	27.2	13.7	32.9
2015	379	27.0	14.0	35.6
2016	374	28.0	13.3	39
2017	374	28.4	13.1	36.6
2018	364	27.8	13.0	33
2019	372	27.8	13.3	33.9
2020	359	29.0	12.3	30.4
2021	283	30.2	9.3	26.9
2022	303	32.2	9.4	21.1
2023	304	33.0	9.2	19.7

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 Woolwich Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	271	24.8	10.9	24.4
2010	324	24.7	13.1	26.5
2011	331	25.1	13.1	29.9
2012	330	23.8	13.8	5.2
2013	355	23.8	14.9	31.5
2014	374	27.2	13.7	32.9
2015	379	27.0	14.0	35.6
2016	374	28.0	13.3	39
2017	374	28.4	13.1	36.6
2018	364	27.8	13.0	33
2019	372	27.8	13.3	33.9
2020	359	29.0	12.3	30.4
2021	283	30.2	9.3	26.9
2022	303	32.2	9.4	21.1
2023	304	33.0	9.2	19.7

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 Woolwich Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,452
2019	$15,081
2020	$16,373
2021	$22,934
2022	$21,992
2023	$22,734

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woolwich Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 91^st of 290 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Woolwich Central School)	59.6	83.1	23.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)	56.4	82.5	26%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Woolwich Central School)	40	83.1	43.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu)	33.8	81.7	47.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	304	18.3%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	349	283	18.9%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.9%	19.7%	14.1%

Schools Near Woolwich Central 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
Woolwich Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	137 Nequasset Road	Woolwich	04579	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-9739	304	33	9.2	19.7%	283 (93.1%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	69.9	91^st of 290 public elementary schools	68.6%		48.3	109^th of 210 public elementary schools	48.1%	18	70.8	59.4	35.2	$22,734
Dike-Newell School	Public	PK, KG-2	3 Wright Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-8285	255	21	11.9	40.0%	221 (86.7%)	6 (2.4%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.1%)								(n/a)				$20,432
Fisher-Mitchell School	Public	3-5	597 High Street	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-8265	171	20	8.6	42.1%	132 (77.2%)	12 (7.0%)	11 (6.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.8%)	29.9	229^th of 290 public elementary schools	21.0%		18.7	173^rd of 210 public elementary schools	17.6%	56	53.6	49.4	16.4	$21,423
West Bath School	Public	PK, KG-5	126 New Meadows Road	West Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	West Bath Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-9145	103	12	8.5	21.4%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.9	20^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.1%					(n/a)	81.3	75.0	47.8	$27,782
Bowdoinham Community School	Public	K-5	23 Cemetery Road	Bowdoinham	04008	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 666-5546	197	17	11.1	21.8%	173 (87.8%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	84.7	47^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.1	22^nd of 210 public elementary schools	89.5%	25	71.3	72.4	52.2	$16,840
Wiscasset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83 Federal Street	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-7767	204	23	8.8	46.6%	189 (92.6%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	38.2	202^nd of 290 public elementary schools	30.3%					(n/a)	56.1	54.4	18.5	$23,386
Edgecomb Eddy School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Emery Drive	Edgecomb	04556	Lincoln County	Edgecomb Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-5515	107	11	10.1	12.1%	101 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	59.8	128^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.9%		39.8	124^th of 210 public elementary schools	41.0%	4	62.0	60.0		$25,082
Kate Furbish Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	75 Jordan Ave	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 319-1970	600	50	11.9	31.0%	496 (82.7%)	25 (4.2%)	26 (4.3%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.2%)								(n/a)				$20,410
Williams-Cone School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Perkins Street	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 725-4391	252	22	11.7	17.1%	237 (94.0%)	4 (1.6%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	90.2	24^th of 290 public elementary schools	91.7%		80.5	30^th of 210 public elementary schools	85.7%	6	82.4	74.6	40.9	$18,469
Boothbay Region Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	238 Townsend Avenue	Boothbay Harbor	04538	Lincoln County	Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 633-5097	319	36	8.9	20.1%	298 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	58.3	132^nd of 290 public elementary schools	54.5%		59.2	83^rd of 210 public elementary schools	60.5%	49	67.8	48.0	47.0	$27,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Woolwich Central School

What schools do graduates of Woolwich Central School attend?

Students who attend Woolwich Central School usually go on to attend:

High : Morse High School

How many students attend Woolwich Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Woolwich Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Woolwich Central School?

Students at Woolwich Central School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Woolwich Central School in?

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

Is Woolwich Central School a good school?

Woolwich Central School ranks 91^st of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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