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#220 of 542 schools in ME
Top 40% in state
Sea Road School
Elementary School · Rsu 21 · Kennebunk, ME
A Rsu 21 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
29 Sea Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sea Road School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 93% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sea Road 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunkport Consolidated SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Mildred L Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Wells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 559 | 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
- #4 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
Sea Road School is listed in RSU 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sea Road School
Sea Road School is a public elementary school in Kennebunk, ME, part of Rsu 21, serving approximately 294 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sea Road School
What grades does Sea Road School serve?
Sea Road School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Sea Road School?
Sea Road School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sea Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sea Road School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sea Road School rank in ME?
Sea Road School ranks #220 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Sea Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sea Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sea Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sea Road School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sea Road School a charter school?
No, Sea Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sea Road School a Title I school?
No, Sea Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sea Road School?
9.9% of students at Sea Road 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (207) 985-1105
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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