Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School

geiger.lewistonpublicschools.org/

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School, located at 601 College Street in Lewiston, Maine, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lewiston Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, catering to a wide student population that reflects the vibrant, multicultural community of Lewiston. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Geiger Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often prioritizing parent and family engagement to support student achievement. The school staff is dedicated to creating a supportive culture that addresses the unique needs of its learners, utilizing various resources to ensure equitable access to education. As a key neighborhood anchor in Lewiston, the school remains committed to cultivating a safe, collaborative, and academically rigorous atmosphere for its young students.

582

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	27
Black	194
Asian	15
Two or More	47
American Indian	5

White
294 (50.5 %)
Black
194 (33.3 %)
Two or More
47 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.6 %)
Asian
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lewiston Public Schools
Phone:	(207)795-4160
Website:	http://geiger.lewistonpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 86