- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Alpha Hart Lewis
Federal NCES profile for Alpha Hart Lewis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100003152
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpha Hart Lewis earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpha Hart Lewis has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha Hart Lewis ranks #18 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Alpha Hart Lewis held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 290100003152 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Alpha Hart Lewis held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Alpha Hart Lewis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 468
Alpha Hart Lewis
468 students
What this shows Alpha Hart Lewis reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpha Hart Lewis compares
Alpha Hart Lewis held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 4.7%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Alpha Hart Lewis is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpha Hart Lewis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpha Hart Lewis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpha Hart Lewis
How many students attend Alpha Hart Lewis?
Alpha Hart Lewis has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Hart Lewis?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Hart Lewis is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpha Hart Lewis?
99.4% of students at Alpha Hart Lewis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpha Hart Lewis?
The largest demographic group at Alpha Hart Lewis is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpha Hart Lewis?
Alpha Hart Lewis has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpha Hart Lewis rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha Hart Lewis ranks #18 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Alpha Hart Lewis, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.