Ella Lewis School

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Ella Lewis School ranks 159 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ella Lewis School is an elementary school located in Steuben, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district, which is ranked 142 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ella Lewis School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.59%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (68.57%) compared to the district (41.16%) and the state of Maine (48.68%), but lower proficiency in English Language Arts (51.43%) than the district (50.97%) and state (64.63%) averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.41% to 75.79% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Ella Lewis School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 8.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools.

While Ella Lewis School outperforms some of the nearby schools in Mathematics proficiency, it lags behind the top-performing school in the region, Conners-Emerson School, which is ranked 3rd in the state and has significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. Additionally, Ella Lewis School's statewide ranking has dropped from 75th out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 159th out of 290 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 2 stars, suggesting a decline in the school's performance over time.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

15 Old Village Road
Steuben, ME 04680

(207) 546-2430

District: Regional School Unit 24

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,813

Students who attend Ella Lewis School usually attend:

High:

Sumner Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ella Lewis School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 24 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ella Lewis School is 8.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District! (See more...)

Compare Ella Lewis School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ella Lewis School is $24,813, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ella Lewis School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 24:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 24 142^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ella Lewis School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	62.43	75^th	258	70.9%
2013	39.61	179^th	261	31.4%
2015	50.42	156^th	284	45.1%
2016	45.79	144^th	255	43.5%
2021	7.53	206^th	228	9.6%
2023	51.61	159^th	290	45.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ella Lewis School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	92	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	97
2011	91	0	0	3	0	0	0	94
2012	97	0	0	4	0	0	1	102
2013	88	0	0	5	0	0	1	94
2014	98	0	0	5	0	0	1	104
2015	111	0	0	2	0	0	1	114
2016	109	3	0	3	0	0	2	117
2017	103	2	0	5	0	0	1	111
2018	109	1	0	2	0	0	1	113
2019	101	0	0	3	0	0	2	106
2020	104	1	0	5	1	0	2	113
2021	83	0	0	8	2	0	2	95
2022	87	0	0	7	0	0	2	96
2023	70	1	0	2	0	0	1	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ella Lewis School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	97	14.7	6.6	66
2011	94	11.1	8.4	76.6
2012	102	11.4	8.9	5.9
2013	94	10.7	8.7	81.9
2014	104	n/a	n/a	78.8
2015	114	12.0	9.5	74.6
2016	117	10.0	11.7	76.9
2017	111	10.2	10.8	76.6
2018	113	11.5	9.8	71.7
2019	106	12.3	8.6	66
2020	113	10.5	10.6	72.6
2021	95	11.7	8.1	75.8
2022	96	12.6	7.6	57.3
2023	74	8.7	8.5	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ella Lewis School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	97	14.7	6.6	66
2011	94	11.1	8.4	76.6
2012	102	11.4	8.9	5.9
2013	94	10.7	8.7	81.9
2014	104	n/a	n/a	78.8
2015	114	12.0	9.5	74.6
2016	117	10.0	11.7	76.9
2017	111	10.2	10.8	76.6
2018	113	11.5	9.8	71.7
2019	106	12.3	8.6	66
2020	113	10.5	10.6	72.6
2021	95	11.7	8.1	75.8
2022	96	12.6	7.6	57.3
2023	74	8.7	8.5	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ella Lewis School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,227
2019	$18,808
2020	$17,805
2021	$23,401
2022	$23,212
2023	$24,813

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ella Lewis School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	74	30.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	70	30.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	55.4%	10.6%

Schools Near Ella Lewis School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Ella Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Old Village Road	Steuben	04680	Washington County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2430	74	9	8.5	55.4%	70 (94.6%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	51.6	159^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.2%					(n/a)	51.4	68.6		$24,813
Milbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39 Washington Street	Milbridge	04658	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2210	132	13	10.3	59.1%	87 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	50.7	167^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	62.7	51.4		$17,889
Cherryfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	85 School Street	Cherryfield	04622	Washington County	Cherryfield Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-7949	90	10	9.4	53.3%	86 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	51.7	157^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.9%		49.7	101^st of 210 public elementary schools	51.9%	56	72.4	37.9	41.2	$21,123
Peninsula School	Public	PK, KG-5	71 Main Street	Prospect Harbor	04669	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 963-2003	83	11	7.5	39.8%	75 (90.4%)	2 (2.4%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	26.1	237^th of 290 public elementary schools	18.3%					(n/a)	49.0	46.9		$29,401
Harrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1227 US Highway 1A	Harrington	04643	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-6681	130	11	11.5	45.4%	111 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (3.8%)	46.3	179^th of 290 public elementary schools	38.3%		78.1	41^st of 210 public elementary schools	80.5%	138	55.6	56.9		$16,254
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-5	542 Bert Gray Road	Sullivan	04664	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-3200	147	20	7.5	38.1%	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	40.5	194^th of 290 public elementary schools	33.1%					(n/a)	50.9	56.7		$26,338
Hancock Grammar School	Public	K-8	33 Cemetery Road	Hancock	04640	Hancock County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-6231	174	22	7.9	47.1%	160 (92.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.2%)	24.3	246^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.2%		27.8	154^th of 210 public elementary schools	26.7%	92	56.9	37.3	28.2	$24,529
Daniel W Merritt School	Public	PK, KG-6	518 Indian River Road	Addison	04606	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-2229	98	11	8.6	50.0%	91 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	24.8	244^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.9%					(n/a)	55.1	40.8		$22,264
Conners-Emerson School	Public	K-8	11 Eagle Lake Road	Bar Harbor	04609	Hancock County	Bar Harbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 288-3631	333	44	7.6	12.0%	268 (80.5%)	15 (4.5%)	11 (3.3%)	18 (5.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	97.6	3^rd of 290 public elementary schools	99.0%		93	5^th of 210 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	85.4	78.6	68.8	$27,188
Beals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Mill Pond Rd	Beals	04611	Washington County	Beals Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-5449	37	6	6.2	54.1%	32 (86.5%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	77.2	70^th of 290 public elementary schools	75.9%					(n/a)	72.0			$27,191

Frequently Asked Questions about Ella Lewis School

Is Ella Lewis School a good school?

Ella Lewis School ranks 159^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ella Lewis School?

Students at Ella Lewis School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ella Lewis School attend?

Students who attend Ella Lewis School usually go on to attend:

High : Sumner Memorial High School

What district is Ella Lewis School in?

Regional School Unit 24

How many students attend Ella Lewis School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Ella Lewis School.

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