How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Auburn Public Schools | Sanford Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Auburn, Maine | Sanford, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 3,220 | 3,215 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Auburn Public Schools | Sanford Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,797 | $17,579 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 56.1% | 63.0% |
| Local Revenue | 30.8% | 23.3% |
Auburn Public Schools
Federal State Local
Sanford Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Auburn Public Schools | Sanford Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 81.9% |
| African American | 15.8% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 34.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Auburn Public Schools | Sanford Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 307.6:1 | 382.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 28.9% |
School Types
Auburn Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Sanford Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.