- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westbrook, ME
Saccarappa School
Federal NCES profile for Saccarappa School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231356000621
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saccarappa School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saccarappa School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saccarappa School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westbrook, ME.
School address
District: Westbrook Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231356000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Saccarappa School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 231356000621 · Westbrook, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 7.6:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook High School (719 students)
Saccarappa School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Saccarappa School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbrook High
Westbrook High School
719 students
- Westbrook Midd
Westbrook Middle School
710 students
- This school
Saccarappa School
396 students
- Congin School
Congin School
335 students
- Oxford-Cumberl 188
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
188 students
What this shows Saccarappa School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saccarappa School compares
Saccarappa School is a shrinking 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 86% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Maine - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$21,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Saccarappa School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westbrook Public Schools reports $21,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saccarappa School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Congin School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford-Cumberland Canal School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saccarappa School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Westbrook
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saccarappa School
How many students attend Saccarappa School?
Saccarappa School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westbrook, ME. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saccarappa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saccarappa School is 7.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 52% 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 Saccarappa School?
63.1% of students at Saccarappa School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saccarappa School?
The largest demographic group at Saccarappa School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Westbrook, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saccarappa School?
Saccarappa School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Saccarappa School rank among schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Saccarappa School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westbrook, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Westbrook Public Schools?
Besides Saccarappa School, Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook High School (719 students), Westbrook Middle School (710 students), and Congin School (335 students). See the Westbrook Public Schools district page for the complete list.