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#322 of 542 schools in ME
Ella Lewis Sch
Elementary School · Rsu 24 · Steuben, ME
A Rsu 24 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15 Old Village Road, Steuben, ME 04680
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ella Lewis Sch score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ella Lewis Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,837
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$656/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milbridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Cave Hill SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
| Mountain View SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
| Peninsula SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 24
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ella Lewis Sch is listed in RSU 24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ella Lewis Sch
Ella Lewis Sch is a public elementary school in Steuben, ME, part of Rsu 24, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ella Lewis Sch
What grades does Ella Lewis Sch serve?
Ella Lewis Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ella Lewis Sch?
Ella Lewis Sch has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Lewis Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Lewis Sch is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ella Lewis Sch rank in ME?
Ella Lewis Sch ranks #322 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ella Lewis Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ella Lewis Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ella Lewis Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ella Lewis Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ella Lewis Sch a charter school?
No, Ella Lewis Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ella Lewis Sch a Title I school?
No, Ella Lewis Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ella Lewis Sch?
63.9% of students at Ella Lewis Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (207) 546-2430
- Area population (ZIP 04680)
- 1,233
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04680; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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