Saco Pre-k serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saco Pre-k's student population of 118 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saco Pre-k is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
5%
5%
White
82%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
118 students attend Saco Pre-k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Saco Pre-k students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saco Pre-k?
Saco Pre-k has a student ration of 13:1, 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 School District.
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