- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennebunk, ME
Kennebunk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennebunk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477300580
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennebunk Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kennebunk · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennebunk Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennebunk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kennebunk, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Kennebunk Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 231477300580 · Kennebunk, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.8:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennebunk High School (683 students)
Kennebunk Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Kennebunk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennebunk High
Kennebunk High School
683 students
- Middle School
Middle School of the Kennebunks
470 students
- This school
Kennebunk Elementary School
378 students
- Sea Road Schoo
Sea Road School
308 students
- Mildred L Day 224
Mildred L Day School
224 students
- Kennebunkport 199
Kennebunkport Consolidated Sch
199 students
What this shows Kennebunk Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennebunk Elementary School compares
Kennebunk Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 75% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Maine - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Kennebunk Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 21 reports $20,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennebunk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School of the Kennebunks | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sea Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred L Day School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennebunkport Consolidated Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennebunk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennebunk Elementary School
How many students attend Kennebunk Elementary School?
Kennebunk Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennebunk, ME. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennebunk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennebunk Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennebunk Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Kennebunk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennebunk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennebunk Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Kennebunk, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennebunk Elementary School?
Kennebunk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennebunk Elementary School rank among public schools in Kennebunk?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennebunk Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kennebunk, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 21?
Besides Kennebunk Elementary School, Rsu 21 also operates Kennebunk High School (683 students), Middle School of the Kennebunks (470 students), and Sea Road School (308 students). See the Rsu 21 district page for the complete list.