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#526 of 542 schools in ME
Farwell Elementary School
Elementary School · Lewiston Public Schools · Lewiston, ME
A Lewiston Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
84-110 Farwell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farwell Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Farwell Elementary School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewiston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,558
Median home value
$214,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurwink-lewiston/auburnPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Montello SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Central Maine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 1.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lewiston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farwell Elementary School is listed in Lewiston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farwell Elementary School
Farwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, ME, part of Lewiston Public Schools, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farwell Elementary School
What grades does Farwell Elementary School serve?
Farwell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farwell Elementary School rank in ME?
Farwell Elementary School ranks #526 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Farwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Farwell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farwell Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Farwell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Farwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farwell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Farwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farwell Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Farwell Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (207) 795-4110
- Area population (ZIP 04240)
- 37,886
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 04240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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