- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, ME
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Lyseth Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230993000272
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Lyseth Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Lyseth Elem School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Lyseth Elem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Harrison Lyseth Elem School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 230993000272 · Portland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 11.9:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Harrison Lyseth Elem School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Harrison Lyseth Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
Deering High School
850 students
- This school
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- Howard C Reich
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
467 students
What this shows Harrison Lyseth Elem School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Lyseth Elem School compares
Harrison Lyseth Elem 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 17% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Harrison Lyseth Elem School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Lyseth Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Lyseth Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Portland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amanda C Rowe School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Standard public school
394 students 9:1 students per teacher
East End Community School
Standard public school
391 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Presumpscot School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Lyseth Elem School
How many students attend Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
Harrison Lyseth Elem School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Lyseth Elem School is 11.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
28.2% of students at Harrison Lyseth Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Lyseth Elem School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
Harrison Lyseth Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Lyseth Elem School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Lyseth Elem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Harrison Lyseth Elem School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Amanda C Rowe School (470 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.