- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saco, ME
Young School
Federal NCES profile for Young School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231038000309
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Saco · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Young School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Saco, ME.
School address
District: Saco Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231038000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Young School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 231038000309 · Saco, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.4:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: C K Burns School (641 students)
Young School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Young School 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
- This school
Young School
323 students
- Governor John
Governor John Fairfield School
268 students
- Saco Pre-K 124
Saco Pre-K
124 students
What this shows Young School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young School compares
Young School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 64% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.8%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Young School 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 Young School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C K Burns School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saco Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor John Fairfield School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saco Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young School'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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Saco
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young School
How many students attend Young School?
Young School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saco, ME. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young School?
The student-teacher ratio at Young School is 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young School?
12.2% of students at Young School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young School?
The largest demographic group at Young School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Saco, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young School?
Young School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Young School rank among elementary schools in Saco?
By Resource Investment Index, Young School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saco on the city page.
What other schools are in Saco Public Schools?
Besides Young School, Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students), Saco Middle School (586 students), and Governor John Fairfield School (268 students). See the Saco Public Schools district page for the complete list.