At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 259
313
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
23%-18.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Young School is a public elementary serving grades 0–2 in Saco, Maine. The school enrolls 313 students. It is part of the Saco Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maine state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 41% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–2
DistrictSaco Public Schools
County23031
CitySaco
ZIP04072
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID231038000309
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment313
White84.1%
Hispanic / Latino3.4%
Black / African American10.5%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.1%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
10.5%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.