Enrollment
641
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+25% 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
What stands out at C K Burns School
C K Burns School is a large elementary school in Saco, Maine, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Maine schools and 25% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 92% of state schools at 641 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Saco Public Schools spends $13,598 per pupil, 32% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Young School (323 students): C K Burns School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 12.4:1).
Saco Public Schools also operates Saco Middle School (586 students) and Young School (323 students) alongside C K Burns School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C K Burns School compares
C K Burns School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saco Public Schools, which includes C K Burns School.
$13,598
Per student
-32%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 13.9:1, 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, 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.
Is C K Burns School a good school?
C K Burns School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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