At a glance
Reported students
675
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
675
Montello School: 675 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Montello School
Montello School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Lewiston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lewiston Public Schools. NCES reports 675 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, above the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (59.7%) and White (27.3%). English learners represent 37% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montello School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black59.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lewiston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
737 reported students
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
572 reported students
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
474 reported students
Farwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
401 reported students
Lewiston Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
744 reported students
Lewiston Regional Technology Ctr
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Montello School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 401 | 0.8 mi |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 572 | 1 mi |
| Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 474 | 1.2 mi |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 737 | 1.5 mi |
| Washburn School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 219 | 2.2 mi |
| Acadia Academy School Elementary · Charter · Acadia Academy | PK–06 | 250 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montello School
What grades does Montello School serve?
Montello School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lewiston Public Schools.
How many students attend Montello School?
Montello School reported 675 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montello School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 675 students and 57.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Montello School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montello School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lewiston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Montello School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Montello School in?
Montello School is part of Lewiston Public Schools, based in Lewiston, ME, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montello School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farwell Elementary School (0.8 mi), Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School (1 mi), Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.