Enrollment
675
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+3% 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
What stands out at Montello School
Montello School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lewiston, Maine, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.9% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 94% of state schools at 675 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 675 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lewiston's public schools, it stands alongside Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737 students): Montello School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 9.7:1).
Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston High School (1,709 students) and Lewiston Middle School (744 students) alongside Montello School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montello School compares
Montello School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Public Schools, which includes Montello School.
$17,099
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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 public school in Lewiston, ME.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montello School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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