- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, ME
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230732023113
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Lewiston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732023113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 230732023113 · Lewiston, ME Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 11.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,709 students)
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Raymond a. Geiger 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
- This school 572
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
572 students
- Thomas J Mcmah 474
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
474 students
What this shows Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School compares
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 49.8% | ▲ 46% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
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
42.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 40.2%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Raymond a. Geiger 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 Raymond a. Geiger 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montello School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond a. Geiger 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
- 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
Montello School
Standard public school
675 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School
How many students attend Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School?
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, ME. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond a. Geiger Elementary 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 Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School?
Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School rank among schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School ranks #1 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 Raymond a. Geiger 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.