How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dedham Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Orrington, Maine | Lewiston, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 202 | 5,088 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dedham Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,287 | $19,093 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 21.3% | 68.4% |
| Local Revenue | 73.7% | 21.1% |
Dedham Public Schools
Federal State Local
Lewiston Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dedham Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 43.1% |
| African American | 5.4% | 43.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.8% | 63.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dedham Public Schools | Lewiston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 417.5:1 | 470:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 47.8% |
School Types
Dedham 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.