Saco Pre-k serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Saco Pre-k's student population of 114 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saco Pre-k is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
7%
4%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Saco Pre-k?
114 students attend Saco Pre-k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Saco Pre-k students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saco Pre-k?
Saco Pre-k has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is Saco Pre-k part of?
Saco Pre-k is part of Saco Public Schools School District.
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