Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyman Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Elementary School's ranking?
Lyman Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
246 students attend Lyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lyman Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary School offer ?
Lyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lyman Elementary School part of?
Lyman Elementary School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.
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