- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Saco Pre-K grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 231038023184 · Saco, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 13.8:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: C K Burns School (641 students)
Saco Pre-K grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Saco Pre-K in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C K Burns Scho
C K Burns School
641 students
- Saco Middle Sc
Saco Middle School
586 students
- Young School
Young School
323 students
- Governor John
Governor John Fairfield School
268 students
- This school 124
Saco Pre-K
124 students
What this shows Saco Pre-K reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saco Pre-K compares
Saco Pre-K 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Saco Public Schools reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 9.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.