Winthrop Grade School

23 Highland Ave
Winthrop, ME 04364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winthrop Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winthrop Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Winthrop Grade School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winthrop Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop Grade School is 0.10, 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)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
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85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winthrop Grade 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 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winthrop Grade 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
3%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
95%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Winthrop Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winthrop Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winthrop Grade School's ranking?
Winthrop Grade School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Winthrop Grade School?
389 students attend Winthrop Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Winthrop Grade School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop Grade School?
Winthrop Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winthrop Grade School offer ?
Winthrop Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Winthrop Grade School part of?
Winthrop Grade School is part of Winthrop School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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