- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, ME
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert V. Connors Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230732023179
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert V. Connors Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Maine
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert V. Connors Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert V. Connors Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lewiston, ME.
School address
District: Lewiston Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230732023179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Robert V. Connors Elementary School grew from 677 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 230732023179 · Lewiston, ME Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 9.7:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,709 students)
Robert V. Connors Elementary School grew from 677 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Robert V. Connors 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
- This school
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
737 students
- Montello Schoo 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 Robert V. Connors Elementary School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert V. Connors Elementary School compares
Robert V. Connors Elementary School is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 123% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Maine - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
White 36.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Robert V. Connors 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 Robert V. Connors Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montello School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond a. Geiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert V. Connors 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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Montello School
Standard public school
675 students 11.4:1 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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert V. Connors Elementary School
How many students attend Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, ME. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert V. Connors Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
75.9% of students at Robert V. Connors Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert V. Connors Elementary School is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Robert V. Connors Elementary School rank among schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert V. Connors Elementary School ranks #2 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 Robert V. Connors Elementary School, Lewiston Public Schools also operates Lewiston High School (1,709 students), Lewiston Middle School (744 students), and Montello School (675 students). See the Lewiston Public Schools district page for the complete list.