Elementary Schools in Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

Summary:

Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45 contains one elementary school, Washburn District Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 176 students. While the school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics is generally on par with the regional and state averages, its proficiency in Science is significantly lower. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% is quite high, indicating potential challenges in student engagement and attendance.

Compared to other schools in the region and the state, Washburn District Elementary School does not appear to be a standout performer. The school's ranking has declined from 233 out of 288 Maine elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 206 out of 289 in 2024-2025, suggesting a concerning trend in academic performance. Furthermore, with over 36% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.

Overall, the data suggests that Washburn District Elementary School, the sole elementary school in Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45, is a relatively low-performing school within the region and the state. The school's declining test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

District Detail

33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786

(207) 455-8301

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 271

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Washburn District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	33 School Street	Washburn	04786	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 455-4504	180	17	10.6	61.7%	164 (91.1%)	4 (2.2%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	38.2	206^th of 289 public elementary schools	28.7%		31.3	233^rd of 288 public elementary schools	19.1%	27	64.0	44.7	18.4	$22,865

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woodland Public Schools	6.17 mi	1	75^th
Regional School Unit 39	7.46 mi	4	117^th
Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	7.63 mi	6	85^th
Education in Unorganized Terr	13.71 mi	3	129^th
Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20	14.8 mi	2	53^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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