Enrollment
124
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saco, ME
Saco Pre-K
Federal NCES profile for Saco Pre-K, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231038023184
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saco Pre-K earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Saco · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saco Pre-K has class sizes larger than 90% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saco Pre-K ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saco, ME.
School address
District: Saco Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231038023184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saco Pre-K compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saco Pre-K
Saco Pre-K is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saco, Maine, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Maine schools and 24% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Maine average.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (9%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Saco Public Schools spends $13,598 per pupil, 32% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students) and Saco Middle School (586 students) alongside Saco Pre-K.
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 Saco Pre-K compares
Saco Pre-K on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 58% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Maine - lower ratio than 10% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 75.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Saco Pre-K 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 Saco Pre-K.
$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 Saco Pre-K Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C K Burns School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saco Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor John Fairfield School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saco Pre-K's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saco Pre-K
How many students attend Saco Pre-K?
Saco Pre-K has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saco, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saco Pre-K?
The student-teacher ratio at Saco Pre-K is 13.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saco Pre-K?
14.4% of students at Saco Pre-K are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saco Pre-K?
The largest demographic group at Saco Pre-K is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Saco, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saco Pre-K?
Saco Pre-K has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Saco Pre-K rank among public schools in Saco?
By Resource Investment Index, Saco Pre-K ranks #4 of 5 public 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 public schools in Saco on the city page.
Is Saco Pre-K a good school?
Saco Pre-K earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Saco Pre-K, Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students), Saco Middle School (586 students), and Young School (323 students). See the Saco Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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