Below Average
#458 of 542 schools in ME
Saco Pre-k
School · Saco Public Schools · Saco, ME
A school in Saco, ME serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
5 Willey Rd, Saco, ME 04072
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saco Pre-k 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saco), 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
$84,328
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 4.4 mi | 301 | 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.
Saco Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saco Pre-k is listed in Saco Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saco Pre-k
Saco Pre-k is a public school in Saco, ME, part of Saco Public Schools, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 542 schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saco Pre-k
What grades does Saco Pre-k serve?
Saco Pre-k serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Saco Pre-k?
Saco Pre-k has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saco Pre-k?
The student-teacher ratio at Saco Pre-k is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saco Pre-k rank in ME?
Saco Pre-k ranks #458 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Saco Pre-k's MySchoolScout rating?
Saco Pre-k has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Saco Pre-k a charter school?
No, Saco Pre-k is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saco Pre-k a Title I school?
No, Saco Pre-k is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saco Pre-k?
27.6% of students at Saco Pre-k 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (207) 284-4505
- Area population (ZIP 04072)
- 20,636
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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