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RSU 21

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
2,301
Students
$22,399
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
11.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 21 is a public school district in Maine serving 2,301 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,399 is above average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kennebunk Elementary SchoolPK–02358
Kennebunkport Consolidated SchKG–05174
Mildred L Day SchoolKG–05210
Sea Road School03–05324
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Middle School of the Kennebunks06–08479
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kennebunk High School09–12756
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,399+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
78%
State
18.5%
Local (property tax)
78.3%
Federal
3.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,301
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
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 $22,399 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 21?
RSU 21 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,301 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 21?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 21 spend per student?
RSU 21 spends $22,399 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 21?
11% of students in RSU 21 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 21?
No, RSU 21 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 21 serve?
RSU 21 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 21?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 21 is 41/100. 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.