Saco Pre-K

Saco Pre-K is a small primary school in Saco, Maine, run under Saco Public Schools. The school educates 124 students in grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 46% below the state mean of about 229.

Saco Public Schools comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,942 students; Saco Pre-K is among them.

In terms of who attends, Saco Pre-K lists that White students make up the majority at 76%; the rest is composed of 9% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, 6% Black. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 91%.

Looking at school resources, Saco Pre-K records 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.2:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 31% of students at Saco Pre-K qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, York County reports that the typical household earns roughly $88,333 per year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, York County runs 61 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,364 students), of which Saco Pre-K is one.

The closest other public school is Saco Middle School, roughly 2.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Saco Pre-K operates from a commuter-belt location.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.