Windham Primary School

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Windham Primary School ranks 186 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windham Primary School is a public elementary school serving 762 students in grades K-3 in Windham, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 14 district. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it is more diverse than some of the surrounding schools, such as Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science.

However, Windham Primary School has faced some challenges in recent years. Its statewide ranking has steadily declined, dropping from 76th out of 284 Maine elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 186th out of 290 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.6% in 2020-2021 to 24.8% in 2021-2022 and 13.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. Windham Primary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have also declined in recent years, with 2022-2023 scores of 57.5% and 52.28% respectively, compared to the state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%. This underperformance is more pronounced in ELA compared to the region.

While Windham Primary School faces these challenges, it also has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, which is comparable to or better than the nearby high-performing schools like Falmouth Elementary School and Mabel I. Wilson School. This suggests the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students. However, the school's performance is generally lower than these nearby high-performing schools, indicating there may be room for improvement in areas like test scores and student achievement.

Detail:

Public K-3

404 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062

(207) 892-1840

District: Regional School Unit 14

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,052

Students who attend Windham Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Windham Middle School
High:	Windham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 762

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Two or more races:

4.7%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windham Primary School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (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 Windham Primary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 14 District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 14 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windham Primary School is 13.4. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 14 District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Windham Primary School employs 56.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windham Primary School is $16,052, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 14 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Windham Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 14 67^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windham Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Windham Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	76.11	76^th	284	73.2%
2019	50.85	125^th	258	51.6%
2021	62.26	74^th	228	67.5%
2022	48.59	106^th	210	49.5%
2023	42.85	186^th	290	35.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windham Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.39	52^nd	82	36.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Windham Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.52	82^nd	153	46.4%
2021	65.83	28^th	90	68.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Windham Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.55	87^th	153	43.1%
2021	64.96	32^nd	90	64.4%

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Rank History for White students at Windham Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.84	33^rd	48	31.3%

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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 Windham Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	782	6	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	799
2011	733	9	9	10	1	1	6	769
2012	764	12	15	14	1	2	8	816
2013	762	12	19	13	3	2	10	821
2014	749	11	18	15	2	1	20	816
2015	721	12	11	14	2	1	15	776
2016	735	16	9	25	2	0	22	809
2017	719	15	5	20	2	0	21	782
2018	662	11	7	18	2	0	17	717
2019	665	10	9	19	2	1	29	735
2020	695	10	9	18	1	0	29	762
2021	711	13	14	19	1	1	18	777
2022	684	12	9	22	2	0	38	767
2023	674	23	7	21	1	0	36	762

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 Windham Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	799	50.8	15.7	29.4
2011	769	52.4	14.6	31.7
2012	816	53.4	15.2	n/a
2013	821	53.9	15.2	34.5
2014	816	56.1	14.5	35
2015	776	54.0	14.3	35.4
2016	809	55.0	14.7	31.9
2017	782	58.3	13.4	35.2
2018	717	50.2	14.2	30
2019	735	53.8	13.6	29.9
2020	762	55.3	13.7	27.6
2021	777	55.5	14.0	26
2022	767	57.0	13.4	25.7
2023	762	56.7	13.4	25.7

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 Windham Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	799	50.8	15.7	29.4
2011	769	52.4	14.6	31.7
2012	816	53.4	15.2	n/a
2013	821	53.9	15.2	34.5
2014	816	56.1	14.5	35
2015	776	54.0	14.3	35.4
2016	809	55.0	14.7	31.9
2017	782	58.3	13.4	35.2
2018	717	50.2	14.2	30
2019	735	53.8	13.6	29.9
2020	762	55.3	13.7	27.6
2021	777	55.5	14.0	26
2022	767	57.0	13.4	25.7
2023	762	56.7	13.4	25.7

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 Windham Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,593
2019	$13,879
2020	$14,638
2021	$16,131
2022	$16,610
2023	$16,052

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windham Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 186^th of 290 Elementary schools	15.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	735	762	3.7%
African American	10	23	130%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	19	21	10.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	665	674	1.4%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	25.7%	4.2%

Schools Near Windham Primary 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
Windham Primary School	Public	K-3	404 Gray Road	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 892-1840	762	57	13.4	25.7%	674 (88.5%)	23 (3.0%)	21 (2.8%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	42.9	186^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.9%		48.6	106^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.5%	80	57.5	52.3		$16,052
Manchester School	Public	4-5	709 Roosevelt Trail	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 892-1830	383	28	13.5	25.1%	333 (86.9%)	8 (2.1%)	14 (3.7%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)	75.2	53.7	26.9	$16,385
Great Falls Elementary School	Public	K-5	73 Justice Way	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 222-1050	485	42	11.6	18.6%	430 (88.7%)	5 (1.0%)	16 (3.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.4%)	76.9	74^th of 290 public elementary schools	74.5%		68.3	61^st of 210 public elementary schools	71.0%	13	67.8	66.2	51.4	$19,188
Edna Libby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Fort Hill Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 642-2500	265	20	13.3	28.7%	252 (95.1%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	82.6	56^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.7%		58.1	86^th of 210 public elementary schools	59.0%	30	74.2	63.5		$16,866
Narragansett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	284 Main Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 222-1250	368	29	12.6	15.8%	321 (87.2%)	8 (2.2%)	12 (3.3%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	72.6	81^st of 290 public elementary schools	72.1%		83.8	23^rd of 210 public elementary schools	89.0%	58	72.2	67.2	22.1	$18,113
Congin School	Public	PK, KG-4	410 Bridge Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0844	289	29	9.8	51.6%	192 (66.4%)	60 (20.8%)	10 (3.5%)	13 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	27.9	234^th of 290 public elementary schools	19.3%		22.3	160^th of 210 public elementary schools	23.8%	74	52.5	45.7		$17,362
George E Jack School	Public	4-5	15 Northeast Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 642-4885	159	11	13.9	40.3%	141 (88.7%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)								(n/a)	65.6	37.9	10.7	$17,529
Village Elementary School-Gorham	Public	K-5	12 Robie Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1300	433	33	13.1	17.8%	385 (88.9%)	12 (2.8%)	13 (3.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	64.8	111^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.7%		74.5	50^th of 210 public elementary schools	76.2%	61	74.2	54.4	22.2	$17,688
Falmouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	58 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 781-3988	843	73	11.5	4.0%	728 (86.4%)	19 (2.3%)	13 (1.5%)	43 (5.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	92.7	16^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.6	9^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.7%	7	84.9	75.4	43.2	$22,964
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	25 Shaker Rd	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 688-3727	192	15	12.9	13.0%	185 (96.4%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	55.1	146^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.7%		51.3	97^th of 210 public elementary schools	53.8%	49	69.8	40.6	54.1	$11,912

Frequently Asked Questions about Windham Primary School

What district is Windham Primary School in?

Regional School Unit 14

How many students attend Windham Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 762 students attended Windham Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Windham Primary School?

Students at Windham Primary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Windham Primary School attend?

Students who attend Windham Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Windham Middle School
High : Windham High School

Is Windham Primary School a good school?

Windham Primary School ranks 186^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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