Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lyman Elementary School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 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 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Elementary School's ranking?
Lyman Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lyman Elementary School often compared to?
Lyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterboro Elementary School, Dayton Consolidated School, Shapleigh Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
243 students attend Lyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lyman Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary School offer ?
Lyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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