Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ella Lewis School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella Lewis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ella Lewis School's student population of 83 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Ella Lewis School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Lewis School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Lewis School's ranking?
Ella Lewis School is ranked #182 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Ella Lewis School?
83 students attend Ella Lewis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ella Lewis School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Lewis School?
Ella Lewis School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ella Lewis School offer ?
Ella Lewis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Lewis School part of?
Ella Lewis School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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