Enrollment
470
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School of the Kennebunks compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School of the Kennebunks
Middle School of the Kennebunks is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kennebunk, Maine, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Maine average.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 21 also operates Kennebunk High School (683 students) and Kennebunk Elementary School (378 students) alongside Middle School of the Kennebunks.
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 Middle School of the Kennebunks compares
Middle School of the Kennebunks on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 21, which includes Middle School of the Kennebunks.
$18,898
Per student
-6%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 18.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 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
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~470 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kennebunk on the city page.
Is Middle School of the Kennebunks a good school?
Middle School of the Kennebunks earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 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.
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