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Lewiston Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
7
Schools
5,083
Students
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
61.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
73.0%
Graduation Rate
-13.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lewiston Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 5,083 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,119 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Farwell Elementary SchoolPK–06392
Montello SchoolPK–06618
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary SchoolPK–06582
Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolPK–06677
Thomas J McMahon Elementary SchPK–06504
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewiston Middle School07–08735
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewiston High School09–121,575
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,119+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
21%
State
68.4%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal
10.5%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
5,083
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,119 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.0%, graduation is 13.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lewiston Public Schools?
Lewiston Public Schools has 7 public schools, serving a total of 5,083 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lewiston Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 73.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lewiston Public Schools spend per student?
Lewiston Public Schools spends $19,119 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lewiston Public Schools?
61% of students in Lewiston Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lewiston Public Schools?
No, Lewiston Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lewiston Public Schools serve?
Lewiston Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lewiston Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lewiston Public Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.