Winslow Elementary School

285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 552 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winslow Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Winslow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winslow Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#270 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
82%
82%
84%
84%
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: 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 #270 out of 512 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?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Winslow Elementary School?
552 students attend Winslow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Winslow Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winslow Elementary School?
Winslow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winslow Elementary School offer ?
Winslow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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