York Public Schools

York, Maine — 4 schools

1,537
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$23,945
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

York Public Schools operates 4 public schools serving 1,537 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,538 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,945 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.5% local, 13.4% state, and 3.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $142,376 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #39 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 241.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.8% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

York High School accounts for 32.4% of all York Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means York Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

York Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

York Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 226 students (lowest) to 498 students (highest), a spread of 272 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

York Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 241:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

York Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within York Public Schools is typically wider than the York Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.1%
Federal
13.4%
State
83.5%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
39 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in York County county, where this district is located.

$1,281
Studio/mo
$1,412
1 BR/mo
$1,716
2 BR/mo
$2,298
3 BR/mo
$2,561
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$142,376
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in York Public Schools.

White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
241.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in York Public Schools

School Enrollment
York High School
498
York Middle School
482
Coastal Ridge Elementary
332
Village Elementary School-York
226

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in York Public Schools?

York Public Schools has 4 schools, including 1 high, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,537 students.

How much does York Public Schools spend per student?

York Public Schools spends $23,945 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #39 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in York Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in York Public Schools is $142,376 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near York Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in York County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of York Public Schools?

York Public Schools students are 90.8% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for York Public Schools?

York Public Schools has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #39 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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