Serving 599 students in grades 3-5, C K Burns School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
C K Burns School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C K Burns School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C K Burns School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
7%
5%
White
87%
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
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C K Burns School's ranking?
C K Burns School is ranked #270 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are C K Burns School often compared to?
C K Burns Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor John Fairfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend C K Burns School?
599 students attend C K Burns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of C K Burns School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% 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 C K Burns School?
C K Burns School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does C K Burns School offer ?
C K Burns School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is C K Burns School part of?
C K Burns School is part of Saco School District.
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