Enrollment
675
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230732000193
Montello School — Lewiston, ME
Federal NCES profile for Montello School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+141% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montello School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Montello School reports 675 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 141% above the Maine average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 675 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lewiston Public Schools spends $19,093 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.1% from local sources (property taxes), 68.4% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montello School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 141% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 141% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Maine — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,093
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 675 Top 94% in Maine — larger than 6% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.9% +141% vs state
NCES ID 230732000193
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 675:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Public Schools, which includes Montello School.
$19,093
Per student
-20%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Similar other schools in Lewiston
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Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
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Farwell Elementary School
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Acadia Academy School
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250 students 62:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Montello School
How many students attend Montello School?
Montello School has 675 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lewiston, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montello School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montello School is 10.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lewiston, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montello School?
Montello School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.