ELLA LEWIS SCHOOL
Ella Lewis School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 24 school district, located in Steuben, ME with about 113 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 11 teachers, Ella Lewis School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
The Ella Lewis School, located in the coastal town of Steuben, Maine, serves as a central hub for the local K-8 community. As part of Maine School Administrative District 37 (MSAD 37), the school provides a foundational education for students in a rural, close-knit environment. Because of its location in a small Downeast community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and the families they serve.
Academically and culturally, the Ella Lewis School reflects the values of its surrounding region, often prioritizing hands-on learning and community engagement. The school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum requirements with a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of children in a remote setting. By acting as a focal point for the town of Steuben, the school remains a vital institution dedicated to the development and well-being of its young residents.
For more information, contact Ella Lewis School at (207) 546-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Steuben, ME 04680
(207) 546-2430
ELLA LEWIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Steuben, ME with about 113 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RSU 24
- Total Students:
- 113
- Teachers:
- 11.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 113 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELLA LEWIS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.