Winslow Elementary School

285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Winslow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winslow Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Winslow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winslow Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#317 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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78%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winslow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winslow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
90%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Winslow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winslow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winslow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winslow Elementary School's ranking?
Winslow Elementary School is ranked #317 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winslow Elementary School often compared to?
Winslow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George J Mitchell School, Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Winslow Elementary School?
550 students attend Winslow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Winslow Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winslow Elementary School?
Winslow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winslow Elementary School offer ?
Winslow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Winslow Elementary School part of?
Winslow Elementary School is part of Winslow Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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