Pettingill Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
3%
5%
White
91%
85%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pettingill Elementary School?
321 students attend Pettingill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pettingill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pettingill Elementary School?
Pettingill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pettingill Elementary School offer ?
Pettingill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pettingill Elementary School part of?
Pettingill Elementary School is part of Lewiston Public Schools.
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