Enrollment
839
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew Lewis Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew Lewis Middle
Andrew Lewis Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Salem, Virginia, enrolling 839 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 839 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Salem's middle schools, it stands alongside Glenvar Middle (433 students): Andrew Lewis Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.7:1).
Salem City Public Schools also operates Salem High (1,202 students) and G.W. Carver Elementary (404 students) alongside Andrew Lewis Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew Lewis Middle compares
Andrew Lewis Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem City Public Schools, which includes Andrew Lewis Middle.
$13,711
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 41.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~839 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Andrew Lewis Middle a good school?
Andrew Lewis Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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