Acadia Academy School

12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

www.acadiaacademy.org

Charter School 250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Acadia Academy, located at 12 Westminster Street in Lewiston, Maine, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of the "Direct Instruction" model, the school focuses on a structured and data-driven curriculum designed to ensure mastery of core academic subjects. By emphasizing consistent, high-quality instruction and individualized progress monitoring, Acadia Academy aims to provide a rigorous learning environment that helps students achieve significant academic gains regardless of their starting point.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that prioritizes character development and student engagement. Acadia Academy serves as a tuition-free option for families in the Lewiston area, offering a specialized educational approach that differs from the traditional public school model. With its emphasis on clear expectations and teacher-led instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a sense of belonging and academic confidence.

250

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acadia Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	4
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
218 (87.2%)
Black
14 (5.6%)
Two or More
13 (5.2%)
Hispanic
4 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Acadia Academy
Phone:	(207)333-3765
Website:	http://www.acadiaacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 32

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 22