Lyman Elementary School

lyman.rsu57.org/

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lyman Elementary School, located at 39 Schoolhouse Road in Lyman, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the RSU 57 school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging curiosity, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Maine communities.

Beyond its academic core, Lyman Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively works to create a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to participate in various activities that promote character building and responsible citizenship. With its dedicated staff and focus on individualized attention, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

242

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
218 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

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:	RSU 57/MSAD 57
Phone:	(207)499-7228
Website:	http://lyman.rsu57.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 25

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 35