Montello School

montello.lewistonpublicschools.org/

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Montello School, located at 407 East Avenue in Lewiston, Maine, serves as a significant elementary education hub within the Lewiston Public Schools district. As one of the city's larger elementary institutions, it provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, catering to a broad student population. The school is deeply integrated into the Lewiston community, emphasizing academic foundation, social-emotional growth, and the development of essential skills for its young learners as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Montello School is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the demographic diversity of the surrounding area. The school focuses on creating a safe and engaging campus where students are encouraged to participate in various enrichment activities. By collaborating with families and the local community, Montello aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while promoting core values of respect, responsibility, and academic achievement.

675

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montello School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	42
Black	403
Asian	8
Two or More	38

Black
403 (59.7%)
White
184 (27.3%)
Hispanic
42 (6.2%)
Two or More
38 (5.6%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)

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)795-4150
Website:	http://montello.lewistonpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 31

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 87