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Saco Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,897
Students
$27,829
Per-Pupil Spend
+94% nat'l
25.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Saco Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,897 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $27,829 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C K Burns School03–05599
Governor John Fairfield SchoolKG–02300
Young SchoolKG–02295
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Saco Middle School06–08585
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Saco Pre-KPK–PK118
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,829+94% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
53%
State
39.1%
Local (property tax)
53.3%
Federal
7.6%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,897
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,829 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,897 students.
How much does Saco Public Schools spend per student?
Saco Public Schools spends $27,829 per pupil — 94% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Saco Public Schools?
26% of students in Saco Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Saco Public Schools?
No, Saco Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Saco Public Schools serve?
Saco Public Schools serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Saco Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Saco Public Schools is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.