Biddeford Primary School in Biddeford, ME

At a glance

Reported students

483

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maine elementary enrollment

92nd percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

512.5

Biddeford Primary School: 483 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 357
Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about Biddeford Primary School

Biddeford Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Biddeford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Biddeford Public Schools. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, above the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.6%) and Black (13.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Biddeford Primary School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.8%
Students with disabilities: 19.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 66.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White65.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Black13.9%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Biddeford Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

357 reported students

Biddeford Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–07

542 reported students

Biddeford High School

High · Grades 08–12

894 reported students

Biddeford Regional Ctr of Tech

Other · Grades Not reported

Enrollment not reported

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Public schools near Biddeford Primary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Biddeford Intermediate School Elementary · Biddeford Public Schools	PK–04	357	0.2 mi
Governor John Fairfield School Elementary · Saco Public Schools	KG–02	268	2.2 mi
C K Burns School Elementary · Saco Public Schools	03–05	641	2.3 mi
Young School Elementary · Saco Public Schools	KG–02	323	2.7 mi
Mildred L Day School Elementary · Rsu 21	KG–05	224	4 mi
Jameson Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 23	PK–02	177	4.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Biddeford Primary School

What grades does Biddeford Primary School serve?

Biddeford Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Biddeford Public Schools.

How many students attend Biddeford Primary School?

Biddeford Primary School reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 357 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Biddeford Primary School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 483 students and 40.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Biddeford Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Biddeford Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Biddeford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Biddeford Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

66.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Biddeford Primary School in?

Biddeford Primary School is part of Biddeford Public Schools, based in Biddeford, ME, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Biddeford Primary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Biddeford Intermediate School (0.2 mi), Governor John Fairfield School (2.2 mi), C K Burns School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.