Lewiston School Department School District

The Lewiston School Department School District is located in Lewiston, ME and includes 10 schools that serve 4,777 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Lewiston School Department School District spends $11,109 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lewiston School Department School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ME state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lewiston School Department School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 9% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Lewiston School Department School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lewiston School Department School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.