Saco Pre-k serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saco Pre-k ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saco Pre-k's student population of 127 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saco Pre-k is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
18%
5%
White
68%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Saco Pre-k?
127 students attend Saco Pre-k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Saco Pre-k students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saco Pre-k?
Saco Pre-k has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saco Pre-k offer ?
Saco Pre-k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saco Pre-k part of?
Saco Pre-k is part of Saco School District.
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