- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saco, ME
C K Burns School
Federal NCES profile for C K Burns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231038000306
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C K Burns School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Saco · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C K Burns School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C K Burns School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Saco, ME.
School address
District: Saco Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231038000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
C K Burns School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 231038000306 · Saco, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.9:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Saco Middle School (586 students)
C K Burns School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
C K Burns School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C K Burns School
641 students
- Saco Middle Sc
Saco Middle School
586 students
- Young School
Young School
323 students
- Governor John
Governor John Fairfield School
268 students
- Saco Pre-K 124
Saco Pre-K
124 students
What this shows C K Burns School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How C K Burns School compares
C K Burns School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 33% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, C K Burns School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Saco Public Schools reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C K Burns School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor John Fairfield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saco Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C K Burns School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Saco
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
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 an elementary school in Saco, ME. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School?
The student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School is 13.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Saco, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C K Burns School?
C K Burns School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C K Burns School rank among elementary schools in Saco?
By Resource Investment Index, C K Burns School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Saco, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saco on the city page.
What other schools are in Saco Public Schools?
Besides C K Burns School, Saco Public Schools also operates Saco Middle School (586 students), Young School (323 students), and Governor John Fairfield School (268 students). See the Saco Public Schools district page for the complete list.