Washburn School

washburn.auburnschl.edu

219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washburn School, located on Lake Auburn Avenue in Auburn, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Auburn School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a structured setting that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning among its primary-aged student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Washburn School is integrated into the Auburn community, often emphasizing the importance of home-school partnerships to ensure student success. The facility provides a neighborhood-based educational experience, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both as scholars and as responsible citizens. By focusing on individualized attention and a well-rounded educational approach, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

219

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washburn School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	7
Black	29
Asian	1
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
164 (74.9%)
Black
29 (13.2%)
Two or More
17 (7.8%)
Hispanic
7 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Auburn Public Schools
Phone:	(207)784-5467
Website:	http://washburn.auburnschl.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 27