How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lewiston Public Schools | RSU 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lewiston, Maine | Searsport, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 5,088 | 451 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lewiston Public Schools | RSU 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,093 | $26,082 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| State Revenue | 68.4% | 39.6% |
| Local Revenue | 21.1% | 55.9% |
Lewiston Public Schools
Federal State Local
RSU 20
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lewiston Public Schools | RSU 20 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.1% | 96.2% |
| African American | 43.6% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 52.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lewiston Public Schools | RSU 20 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 470:1 | 132:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.8% | 60.6% |
School Types
Lewiston Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RSU 20
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.