- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, ME
Farwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230732000187
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Farwell Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 230732000187 · Lewiston, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 8.9:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,709 students)
Farwell Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Farwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston High
Lewiston High School
1,709 students
- Lewiston Middl
Lewiston Middle School
744 students
- Robert V. Conn
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
737 students
- Montello Schoo 675
Montello School
675 students
- Raymond a. Gei 572
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
572 students
- This school 401
Farwell Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Farwell Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell Elementary School compares
Farwell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 70% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Maine - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 34.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Farwell Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewiston Public Schools reports $19,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montello School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Lewiston
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Standard public school
737 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Montello School
Standard public school
675 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
Standard public school
474 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Acadia Academy School
Standard public school
250 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell Elementary School
How many students attend Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, ME. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farwell Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Farwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farwell Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farwell Elementary School rank among schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lewiston, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewiston Public Schools?
Besides Farwell Elementary School, Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston High School (1,709 students), Lewiston Middle School (744 students), and Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 students). See the Lewiston Public Schools district page for the complete list.