- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennebunk, ME
Middle School of the Kennebunks
Federal NCES profile for Middle School of the Kennebunks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231477300800
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School of the Kennebunks earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kennebunk · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School of the Kennebunks has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of the Kennebunks ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kennebunk, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Middle School of the Kennebunks held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 231477300800 · Kennebunk, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 10.4:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennebunk High School (683 students)
Middle School of the Kennebunks held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Middle School of the Kennebunks in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennebunk High
Kennebunk High School
683 students
- This school
Middle School of the Kennebunks
470 students
- Kennebunk Elem
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 Middle School of the Kennebunks reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School of the Kennebunks compares
Middle School of the Kennebunks 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 71% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Maine - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Middle School of the Kennebunks is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 21 reports $20,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School of the Kennebunks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennebunk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sea Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Middle School of the Kennebunks's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 middle 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School of the Kennebunks
How many students attend Middle School of the Kennebunks?
Middle School of the Kennebunks has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennebunk, ME. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School of the Kennebunks?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School of the Kennebunks is 10.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School of the Kennebunks?
10.0% of students at Middle School of the Kennebunks are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School of the Kennebunks?
The largest demographic group at Middle School of the Kennebunks is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Kennebunk, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School of the Kennebunks?
Middle School of the Kennebunks has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Middle School of the Kennebunks rank among public schools in Kennebunk?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of the Kennebunks ranks #1 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 Middle School of the Kennebunks, Rsu 21 also operates Kennebunk High School (683 students), Kennebunk Elementary School (378 students), and Sea Road School (308 students). See the Rsu 21 district page for the complete list.