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Sanford Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
3,214
Students
$20,518
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
45.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Sanford Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 3,214 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,518 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carl J Lamb SchoolPK–04425
Margaret Chase SmithPK–04425
Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolPK–04360
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sanford Middle School05–08939
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sanford High School09–121,065
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,518+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
23%
State
63.0%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal
13.7%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,214
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,518 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,214 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sanford Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sanford Public Schools spend per student?
Sanford Public Schools spends $20,518 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sanford Public Schools?
45% of students in Sanford Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sanford Public Schools?
No, Sanford Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sanford Public Schools serve?
Sanford Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sanford Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sanford Public Schools is 42/100. 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.