Ella Lewis Sch

els.rsu24.org/

74 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ella Lewis Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
70 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.7 %)
Black
1 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)

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 24
Phone:	(207)546-2430
Website:	http://els.rsu24.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 12

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 10