Lisbon Community School is a grade K-6 elementary school in Lisbon, Maine, but as of April 2007, Lisbon School Department has decided that it will become a K-5 school.
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lisbon Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Lisbon Community School covers the entire district of Lisbon, ME, encompassing approximately 23.8 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lisbon Community School's student population of 657 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisbon Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisbon Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisbon Community School's ranking?
Lisbon Community School is ranked #414 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lisbon Community School often compared to?
Lisbon Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leavitt Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lisbon Community School?
657 students attend Lisbon Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lisbon Community 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 Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisbon Community School?
Lisbon Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lisbon Community School offer ?
Lisbon Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisbon Community School part of?
Lisbon Community School is part of Lisbon School District.
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