Winthrop Grade School

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Winthrop Grade School ranks 152 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winthrop Grade School is an elementary school located in Winthrop, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 38, which is ranked 62 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winthrop Grade School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with students scoring above the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 66.48% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.63% statewide and 65.15% for the Regional School Unit 38 district. In Mathematics, 54.19% of Winthrop Grade School students were proficient or better, compared to 48.68% statewide and 50.11% for the district. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 94.06% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

Winthrop Grade School has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 24.7% in 2021-2022 to 12.3% in 2022-2023, putting the school below the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools, which range from 7.0 to 14.1 students per teacher. While Winthrop Grade School generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Fayette Central School and Wayne Elementary School, which have comparable or even higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas, the school's fluctuating ranking suggests that factors beyond just academic achievement may influence its performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

23 Highland AVE
Winthrop, ME 04364

(207) 377-2241

District: Winthrop Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,359

Students who attend Winthrop Grade School usually attend:

Middle:	Winthrop Middle School
High:	Winthrop High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

African American:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winthrop Grade School ranks worse than 52.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.68. (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 (94.9%), African American (2.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winthrop Grade School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Winthrop Grade School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winthrop Grade School is $18,359.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winthrop Grade School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Winthrop Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop Public Schools 62^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winthrop Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Winthrop Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	72.77	32^nd	192	83.3%
2007	84.15	11^th	198	94.4%
2008	78.74	22^nd	195	88.7%
2009	63.21	51^st	209	75.6%
2010	80.64	19^th	193	90.2%
2011	66.11	44^th	186	76.3%
2012	64.33	66^th	258	74.4%
2013	84.97	11^th	261	95.8%
2015	92.56	16^th	284	94.4%
2016	87.41	14^th	255	94.5%
2017	80.72	26^th	256	89.8%
2018	73.55	43^rd	254	83.1%
2019	72.86	53^rd	258	79.5%
2021	87.71	10^th	228	95.6%
2022	65.96	66^th	210	68.6%
2023	53.68	152^nd	290	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Winthrop Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.60	27^th	153	82.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Winthrop Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.90	43^rd	153	71.9%

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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 Winthrop Grade 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	582	582
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	591	591
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	590	590
1994	591	5	11	1	2	n/a	n/a	-2	608
1995	547	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
1996	547	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
1997	500	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1998	478	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1999	441	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2000	430	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2001	420	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	394	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2003	394	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2004	361	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	356	10	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	373
2006	355	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2007	366	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2008	386	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2009	399	6	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2010	372	7	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2011	377	9	1	4	2	0	2	0	395
2012	395	14	3	5	0	0	1	0	418
2013	393	14	3	6	0	0	1	0	417
2014	390	12	2	6	0	0	2	0	412
2015	427	13	3	3	0	0	3	0	449
2016	422	15	4	3	0	0	2	0	446
2017	424	13	1	5	0	0	5	0	448
2018	432	13	1	7	1	0	4	0	458
2019	431	10	1	4	1	0	4	0	451
2020	420	11	1	5	1	0	10	0	448
2021	356	7	3	5	1	0	10	0	382
2022	388	10	3	2	1	0	4	0	408
2023	364	11	3	3	1	0	5	0	387
2024	369	9	2	2	1	0	6	0	389

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 Winthrop Grade School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	582	33.4	17.4	n/a
1992	591	35.2	16.7	n/a
1993	590	35.4	16.7	23.4
1994	608	35.4	17.2	19.5
1995	559	36.2	15.4	17.5
1996	559	36.2	15.4	17.5
1997	509	36.8	13.8	22.2
1998	489	35.5	13.8	23.1
1999	451	36.9	12.2	29.3
2000	436	35.9	12.1	27.5
2001	425	34.8	12.2	21.6
2002	404	31.6	12.8	30.4
2003	404	31.6	12.8	30.4
2004	368	30.0	12.3	34.8
2005	373	30.0	12.4	34.3
2006	362	30.0	12.1	38.4
2007	371	28.4	13.1	34.5
2008	392	37.7	10.4	0.3
2009	411	30.1	13.7	32.4
2010	383	33.7	11.3	33.7
2011	395	31.1	12.7	37.7
2012	418	31.0	13.4	3.6
2013	417	32.1	12.9	41.2
2014	412	30.5	13.5	39.6
2015	449	31.0	14.4	43.7
2016	446	34.0	13.1	45.5
2017	448	38.0	11.7	46.7
2018	458	37.0	12.3	45.2
2019	451	33.7	13.3	39.7
2020	448	33.7	13.2	37.1
2021	382	38.0	10.0	33
2022	408	37.6	10.8	33.3
2023	387	34.5	11.2	35.9
2024	389	33.0	11.7	31.4

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 Winthrop Grade School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	582	33.4	17.4	n/a
1992	591	35.2	16.7	n/a
1993	590	35.4	16.7	23.4
1994	608	35.4	17.2	19.5
1995	559	36.2	15.4	17.5
1996	559	36.2	15.4	17.5
1997	509	36.8	13.8	22.2
1998	489	35.5	13.8	23.1
1999	451	36.9	12.2	29.3
2000	436	35.9	12.1	27.5
2001	425	34.8	12.2	21.6
2002	404	31.6	12.8	30.4
2003	404	31.6	12.8	30.4
2004	368	30.0	12.3	34.8
2005	373	30.0	12.4	34.3
2006	362	30.0	12.1	38.4
2007	371	28.4	13.1	34.5
2008	392	37.7	10.4	0.3
2009	411	30.1	13.7	32.4
2010	383	33.7	11.3	33.7
2011	395	31.1	12.7	37.7
2012	418	31.0	13.4	3.6
2013	417	32.1	12.9	41.2
2014	412	30.5	13.5	39.6
2015	449	31.0	14.4	43.7
2016	446	34.0	13.1	45.5
2017	448	38.0	11.7	46.7
2018	458	37.0	12.3	45.2
2019	451	33.7	13.3	39.7
2020	448	33.7	13.2	37.1
2021	382	38.0	10.0	33
2022	408	37.6	10.8	33.3
2023	387	34.5	11.2	35.9
2024	389	33.0	11.7	31.4

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 Winthrop Grade School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,708
2019	$11,875
2020	$12,898
2021	$16,459
2022	$15,575
2023	$18,359

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winthrop Grade School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 152^nd of 290 Elementary schools	31.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop Grade School)	65.4	86.7	21.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop Public Schools)	61.9	88.7	26.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop Grade School)	46.8	86.2	39.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop Public Schools)	39.4	88.2	48.8%
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	451	387	14.2%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	431	364	15.5%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	35.9%	3.8%

Schools Near Winthrop Grade 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
Winthrop Grade School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Highland AVE	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 377-2241	389	33	11.7	31.4%	369 (94.9%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	53.7	152^nd of 290 public elementary schools	47.6%		66	66^th of 210 public elementary schools	68.6%	86	66.5	54.2	18.3	$18,359
Readfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	84 South Road	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4406	216	19	11.6	24.1%	201 (93.1%)	4 (1.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	46.2	180^th of 290 public elementary schools	37.9%		33.6	143^rd of 210 public elementary schools	31.9%	37	53.9	62.8	27.0	$17,138
Monmouth Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	130 Academy Rd	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 933-9002	383	38	10.1	32.6%	349 (91.1%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	57.5	136^th of 290 public elementary schools	53.1%		61.7	77^th of 210 public elementary schools	63.3%	59	69.0	47.2	42.7	$10,829
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	166	18	9.3	18.1%	153 (92.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	63.2	116^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.0%					(n/a)	70.5	56.8	26.5	$17,599
Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Pond Road	Wayne	04284	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-3634	62	10	6.2	27.4%	58 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	66.2	105^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.8%					(n/a)	62.2	67.6	41.7	$25,230
Helen Thompson School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Spears Corner Road	West Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 724-3930	257	19	13.3	31.9%	245 (95.3%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	46.7	176^th of 290 public elementary schools	39.3%		46.5	115^th of 210 public elementary schools	45.2%	61	62.7	51.7	25.0	$16,181
Leeds Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	1185 Route 106	Leeds	04263	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 524-5151	199	17	12.0	48.7%	180 (90.5%)	5 (2.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	24	248^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.5%		14.5	180^th of 210 public elementary schools	14.3%	68	45.4	46.9		$18,735
Fayette Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	2023 Main Street	Fayette	04349	Kennebec County	Fayette Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4770	79	6	14.3	54.4%	73 (92.4%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	56.1	142^nd of 290 public elementary schools	51.0%					(n/a)	65.5	51.7		$23,850
Hall-Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Garden Lane	Hallowell	04347	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 623-8677	309	29	10.8	30.4%	268 (86.7%)	10 (3.2%)	11 (3.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.5%)	51.6	161^st of 290 public elementary schools	44.5%		58.5	84^th of 210 public elementary schools	60.0%	77	62.1	52.9		$18,705
Lincoln School	Public	K-6	30 Lincoln Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2483	295	26	11.3	55.6%	279 (94.6%)	8 (2.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.4	171^st of 290 public elementary schools	41.0%		29.4	151^st of 210 public elementary schools	28.1%	20	58.5	59.2	20.9	$16,967

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What is the racial makeup of Winthrop Grade School?

Students at Winthrop Grade School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Winthrop Grade School attend?

Students who attend Winthrop Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Winthrop Middle School
High : Winthrop High School

Is Winthrop Grade School a good school?

Winthrop Grade School ranks 152^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Winthrop Grade School.

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