FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Farwell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewiston Public Schools school district, located in Lewiston, ME with about 442 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Farwell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Farwell Elementary School is a public school located in Lewiston, Maine, serving students in the early grades of their education. As part of the Lewiston Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment. It is situated in a residential area on Farwell Street, functioning as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of all learners through a structured curriculum and various support services. Like many schools in the Lewiston district, Farwell Elementary works to foster a welcoming culture that encourages students to become active participants in their local community. Through a combination of classroom instruction, collaborative activities, and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Farwell Elementary School at (207) 795-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lewiston, ME with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lewiston Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 31.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 442 students
- White
- 67.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.