How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Biddeford Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Biddeford, Maine | Lewiston, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 2,314 | 5,088 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Biddeford Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,228 | $19,093 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 40.1% | 68.4% |
| Local Revenue | 49.3% | 21.1% |
Biddeford Public Schools
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Lewiston Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Biddeford Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.7% | 43.1% |
| African American | 14.2% | 43.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Biddeford Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 329.7:1 | 470:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 47.8% |
School Types
Biddeford Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lewiston Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.