Enrollment
641
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 231038000306
C K Burns School — Saco, ME
Federal NCES profile for C K Burns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saco Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C K Burns School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
C K Burns School reports 641 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% below the Maine average and 56% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 321 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saco Public Schools spends $18,618 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C K Burns School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 33% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Maine — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,618
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 641 Top 92% in Maine — larger than 8% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.7% -33% vs state
NCES ID 231038000306
Student demographics
White 82.5%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 321:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saco Public Schools, which includes C K Burns School.
$18,618
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about C K Burns School
How many students attend C K Burns School?
C K Burns School has 641 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Saco, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School?
The student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School is 13:1, which is 15% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C K Burns School?
22.7% of students at C K Burns School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C K Burns School?
The largest demographic group at C K Burns School is White at 82.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Saco, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C K Burns School?
C K Burns School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.