- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blackwood, NJ
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles W. Lewis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340603001510
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W. Lewis Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Blackwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W. Lewis Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Lewis Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Blackwood, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Charles W. Lewis Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340603001510 · Blackwood, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 11.2:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Charles W. Lewis Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles W. Lewis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- This school
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- Loring Flemmin
Loring Flemming Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Charles W. Lewis Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W. Lewis Middle School compares
Charles W. Lewis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Charles W. Lewis Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles W. Lewis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loring Flemming Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W. Lewis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W. Lewis Middle School
How many students attend Charles W. Lewis Middle School?
Charles W. Lewis Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blackwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Lewis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Lewis Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Charles W. Lewis Middle School?
47.8% of students at Charles W. Lewis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W. Lewis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles W. Lewis Middle School is White at 31.4% of enrollment, in Blackwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W. Lewis Middle School?
Charles W. Lewis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Charles W. Lewis Middle School rank among public schools in Blackwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Lewis Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Blackwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blackwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Charles W. Lewis Middle School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.