MONTELLO SCHOOL
Montello School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewiston Public Schools school district, located in Lewiston, ME with about 728 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 62 teachers, Montello School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Montello School, located at 407 East Avenue in Lewiston, Maine, serves as a significant elementary education hub within the Lewiston Public Schools district. As one of the city's larger elementary institutions, it provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, catering to a broad student population. The school is deeply integrated into the Lewiston community, emphasizing academic foundation, social-emotional growth, and the development of essential skills for its young learners as they progress through their formative years.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Montello School is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the demographic diversity of the surrounding area. The school focuses on creating a safe and engaging campus where students are encouraged to participate in various enrichment activities. By collaborating with families and the local community, Montello aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while promoting core values of respect, responsibility, and academic achievement.
For more information, contact Montello School at (207) 795-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
MONTELLO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lewiston, ME with about 728 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lewiston Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 728
- Teachers:
- 62.3
- 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 728 students
- Black or African American
- 48.1%
- White
- 42.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.