Needs Improvement
#516 of 542 schools in ME
Kennebunk Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 21 · Kennebunk, ME
A Rsu 21 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
177 Alewive Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043
- Math 72% proficient (2017)
- Reading 72% proficient (2017)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennebunk Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 13 points since 2014, reaching 72% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennebunk Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennebunk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,204
Median home value
$460,600
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred L Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Kennebunkport Consolidated SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 21
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennebunk Elementary School is listed in RSU 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennebunk Elementary School
Kennebunk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennebunk, ME, part of Rsu 21, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennebunk Elementary School
What grades does Kennebunk Elementary School serve?
Kennebunk Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kennebunk Elementary School?
Kennebunk Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennebunk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennebunk Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennebunk Elementary School rank in ME?
Kennebunk Elementary School ranks #516 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Kennebunk Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennebunk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kennebunk Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennebunk Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Kennebunk Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kennebunk Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennebunk Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kennebunk Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennebunk Elementary School?
8.6% of students at Kennebunk Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (207) 985-4402
- Area population (ZIP 04043)
- 11,692
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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