- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, VA
Andrew Lewis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Lewis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510346002045
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Lewis Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Lewis Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Lewis Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Salem City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510346002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Andrew Lewis Middle shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 62.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510346002045 · Salem, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 13.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (1,202 students)
Andrew Lewis Middle shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 62.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Andrew Lewis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High
Salem High
1,202 students
- This school
Andrew Lewis Middle
839 students
- G.W. Carver El 404
G.W. Carver Elementary
404 students
- East Salem Ele 378
East Salem Elementary
378 students
- West Salem Ele 375
West Salem Elementary
375 students
- South Salem El 371
South Salem Elementary
371 students
What this shows Andrew Lewis Middle reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Lewis Middle compares
Andrew Lewis Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Andrew Lewis Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City Public Schools reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Lewis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Salem Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Lewis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Salem
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~839 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Lewis Middle
How many students attend Andrew Lewis Middle?
Andrew Lewis Middle has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Lewis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Lewis Middle is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew Lewis Middle?
39.9% of students at Andrew Lewis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Lewis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Lewis Middle is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Salem, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Lewis Middle?
Andrew Lewis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Andrew Lewis Middle rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Lewis Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City Public Schools?
Besides Andrew Lewis Middle, Salem City Public Schools also operates Salem High (1,202 students), G.W. Carver Elementary (404 students), and East Salem Elementary (378 students). See the Salem City Public Schools district page for the complete list.