Enrollment
323
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Young School
Young School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saco, Maine, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Maine average.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Saco Public Schools spends $13,598 per pupil, 32% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saco's elementary schools, it stands alongside C K Burns School (641 students): Young School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students) and Saco Middle School (586 students) alongside Young School.
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 Young School compares
Young School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,598
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saco Public Schools, which includes Young School.
$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 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~323 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Young School a good school?
Young School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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