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C K Burns School

135 Middle Street, Saco, ME 04072Saco Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
599
Students
Total enrolled
$27,829
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 94% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 599 students in grades 03–05 in Saco, Maine.
94% above average funding
District spends $27,829 per pupil, 94% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

C K Burns School is a large elementary in Saco, Maine, serving grades 03–05 with 599 students. The district invests $27,829 per student — 94% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at C K Burns School

599
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution305 male · 294 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 163 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black7%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 231038000306

Academic Outcomes at C K Burns School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 04072

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,829Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,829
State avg
$25,124
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,245
Student Support$5,288
Administration$3,340
Operations$4,174
Other$2,783
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,829 spent per student, an estimated $12,328 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
53%
State government
39.1%
Local (property tax)
53.3%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,829/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Governor John Fairfield SchoolYoung School
↓
Middle
Saco Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyYork County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSaco Public Schools →
Phone: (207)284-5081
NCES ID: 231038000306
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Saco seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Saco Public Schools
Mid
Saco Middle School
585 students · 06–08
● 45 opp25% FRL
Elem
Governor John Fairfield School
300 students · KG–02
● 45 opp34% FRL
Elem
Young School
295 students · KG–02
● 45 opp18% FRL
Other
Saco Pre-K
118 students · PK–PK
● 45 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
135 Middle Street, Saco, ME 04072
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.