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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
3
Schools
1,509
Students
$22,010
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
5.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-47pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,509 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,010 is above average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pond Cove ElementaryKG–04557
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cape Elizabeth Middle School05–08434
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cape Elizabeth High School09–12518
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,010+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
83%
State
15.6%
Local (property tax)
82.6%
Federal
1.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,509
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,010 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,509 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cape Elizabeth Public Schools spend per student?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools spends $22,010 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
6% of students in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
No, Cape Elizabeth Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cape Elizabeth Public Schools serve?
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cape Elizabeth Public Schools is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.