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About this school
Congin Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Westbrook, Maine that is part of Westbrook School District.
It serves 317 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.3:1.
Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
31%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Congin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Congin Elementary School
$3,846
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
44
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
Congin Elementary School has received support from
28 individuals from Maine and
16 individuals out-of-state.
