- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, ME
Montello School
Federal NCES profile for Montello School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230732000193
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montello School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montello School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montello School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Montello School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 230732000193 · Lewiston, ME Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 11.4:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,709 students)
Montello School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Montello 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
- This school 675
Montello School
675 students
- Raymond a. Gei 572
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
572 students
- Thomas J Mcmah 474
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
474 students
What this shows Montello School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montello School compares
Montello 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 | 11.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 141% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Maine - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Montello 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 Montello School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montello 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
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
Farwell Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 8.9:1 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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montello School
How many students attend Montello School?
Montello School has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, ME. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montello School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montello School is 11.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montello School?
81.9% of students at Montello School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montello School?
The largest demographic group at Montello School is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montello School?
Montello School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Montello School rank among schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Montello School ranks #4 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 Montello 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.