Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Kennebunkport Consolidated School ranks 42 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kennebunkport Consolidated School is an elementary school serving 174 students in grades K-5 in the coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 21 district, which is ranked 24th out of 177 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennebunkport Consolidated School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with 72.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.27% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's ranking and academic performance have declined in recent years, dropping from 7th in the state in 2018-2019 to 42nd out of 290 Maine elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a higher rate of chronic absenteeism at 23.4%, compared to nearby schools and the state average. Interestingly, Kennebunkport Consolidated School serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with 87.93% of students identifying as White, higher than the diversity seen in nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 9.2%, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to nearby schools.

Overall, Kennebunkport Consolidated School has a strong academic track record, but it faces some challenges in terms of declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively homogeneous student population. Addressing these issues and maintaining the school's tradition of excellence will be crucial for ensuring the continued success of its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

25 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME 04046

(207) 967-2121

District: Regional School Unit 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,496

Students who attend Kennebunkport Consolidated School usually attend:

Middle:	Middle School of the Kennebunks
High:	Kennebunk High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

African American:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kennebunkport Consolidated School ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Kennebunkport Consolidated School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 21 District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), African American (3.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 21 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennebunkport Consolidated School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District! (See more...)

Compare Kennebunkport Consolidated School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennebunkport Consolidated School is $27,496, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kennebunkport Consolidated School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 21 24^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Rank History for all students at Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	73.36	39^th	258	84.9%
2013	82.96	13^th	261	95.0%
2015	95.13	8^th	284	97.2%
2016	90.63	13^th	255	94.9%
2017	86.74	15^th	256	94.1%
2018	91.16	11^th	254	95.7%
2019	93.73	7^th	258	97.3%
2021	68.53	52^nd	228	77.2%
2022	59.51	82^nd	210	61.0%
2023	85.77	42^nd	290	85.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.47	10^th	153	93.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.21	48^th	153	68.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	187	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	198
2011	187	0	0	2	0	0	8	197
2012	192	0	3	4	0	0	2	201
2013	206	0	2	4	0	0	2	214
2014	190	2	2	4	1	0	1	200
2015	181	3	2	3	1	1	0	191
2016	170	5	2	4	1	1	0	183
2017	174	5	2	4	1	0	1	187
2018	165	5	3	2	0	1	1	177
2019	145	4	3	1	0	1	2	156
2020	131	3	2	3	0	0	4	143
2021	138	3	3	7	0	0	3	154
2022	147	1	2	8	0	0	5	163
2023	153	4	3	8	1	0	5	174
2024	171	6	4	4	1	0	6	192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	198	19.1	10.3	18.7
2011	197	17.6	11.1	18.8
2012	201	17.1	11.7	n/a
2013	214	15.8	13.5	0
2014	200	16.9	11.8	17.5
2015	191	15.0	12.7	19.9
2016	183	15.0	12.2	19.1
2017	187	15.4	12.1	17.1
2018	177	14.9	11.8	17.5
2019	156	12.4	12.5	17.9
2020	143	14.9	9.5	16.8
2021	154	14.6	10.5	13
2022	163	20.5	7.9	12.3
2023	174	18.7	9.3	9.2
2024	192	19.9	9.6	5.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	198	19.1	10.3	18.7
2011	197	17.6	11.1	18.8
2012	201	17.1	11.7	n/a
2013	214	15.8	13.5	0
2014	200	16.9	11.8	17.5
2015	191	15.0	12.7	19.9
2016	183	15.0	12.2	19.1
2017	187	15.4	12.1	17.1
2018	177	14.9	11.8	17.5
2019	156	12.4	12.5	17.9
2020	143	14.9	9.5	16.8
2021	154	14.6	10.5	13
2022	163	20.5	7.9	12.3
2023	174	18.7	9.3	9.2
2024	192	19.9	9.6	5.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,373
2019	$21,112
2020	$22,951
2021	$24,017
2022	$25,580
2023	$27,496

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 290 Elementary schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Kennebunkport Consolidated School)	76.9	86.6	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 21)	73.5	91.8	18.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Kennebunkport Consolidated School)	61.5	83.8	22.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 21)	57.5	91.2	33.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	174	11.5%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	1	8	700%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	145	153	5.5%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	9.2%	8.8%

Schools Near Kennebunkport Consolidated School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Kennebunkport Consolidated School	Public	K-5	25 School Street	Kennebunkport	04046	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 967-2121	192	20	9.6	5.2%	171 (89.1%)	6 (3.1%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	85.8	42^nd of 290 public elementary schools	85.5%		59.5	82^nd of 210 public elementary schools	61.0%	40	73.0	70.3		$27,496
Sea Road School	Public	3-5	29 Sea Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-1105	294	24	12.1	9.9%	259 (88.1%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (6.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	88.7	28^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.3%		80.4	32^nd of 210 public elementary schools	84.8%	4	78.6	79.0	39.3	$21,870
Kennebunk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	177 Alewive Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-4402	395	30	13.2	8.6%	354 (89.6%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$24,228
Mildred L Day School	Public	K-5	600 Limerick Road	Arundel	04046	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 284-4677	215	19	11.3	14.9%	192 (89.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	84.7	48^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.4%		82.3	28^th of 210 public elementary schools	86.7%	20	77.2	78.2	32.4	$24,668
Wells Elementary School	Public	K-4	276 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-5953	559	44	12.8	18.4%	495 (88.6%)	6 (1.1%)	21 (3.8%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)	90.3	23^rd of 290 public elementary schools	92.1%		82.6	27^th of 210 public elementary schools	87.1%	4	75.8	73.3		$18,750
Biddeford Intermediate School	Public	3-4	335 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-5957	329	33	9.9	56.5%	248 (75.4%)	31 (9.4%)	17 (5.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	56.2	140^th of 290 public elementary schools	51.7%		52.9	92^nd of 210 public elementary schools	56.2%	48	60.3	59.2		$19,412
Biddeford Primary School	Public	1-2	320 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-8285	369	36	10.3	60.7%	263 (71.3%)	38 (10.3%)	36 (9.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)								(n/a)				$20,349
John F Kennedy Memorial School	Public	PK-K	64 West Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-4134	301	19	16.1	61.5%	202 (67.1%)	40 (13.3%)	23 (7.6%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.6%)								(n/a)				$17,786
Governor John Fairfield School	Public	K-2	75 Beach Street	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-1322	289	27	10.9	33.2%	228 (78.9%)	24 (8.3%)	8 (2.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)				$18,904
C K Burns School	Public	3-5	135 Middle Street	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-5081	609	48	12.7	28.2%	518 (85.1%)	42 (6.9%)	23 (3.8%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.3%)	53.2	154^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.9%		42.5	122^nd of 210 public elementary schools	41.9%	32	63.9	57.1	19.2	$18,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennebunkport Consolidated School

What schools do graduates of Kennebunkport Consolidated School attend?

Students who attend Kennebunkport Consolidated School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle School of the Kennebunks
High : Kennebunk High School

What district is Kennebunkport Consolidated School in?

Regional School Unit 21

How many students attend Kennebunkport Consolidated School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Kennebunkport Consolidated School.

What is the racial makeup of Kennebunkport Consolidated School?

Students at Kennebunkport Consolidated School are 89% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Kennebunkport Consolidated School a good school?

Kennebunkport Consolidated School ranks 42^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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