Enrollment
510
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Irwin, CA
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063682007873
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Irwin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Irwin, CA.
School address
District: Silver Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063682007873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fort Irwin, California, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #679.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 36.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Irwin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students): Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 25.5:1).
Silver Valley Unified also operates Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students) and Silver Valley High (392 students) alongside Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary.
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 Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary compares
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 30.6%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Valley Unified, which includes Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary.
$19,624
Per student
+19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.8%
State 53.7%
Federal 36.5%
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 Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiefort View Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yermo Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Irwin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Irwin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
How many students attend Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Irwin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher 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 Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary?
23.0% of students at Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Fort Irwin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary rank among public schools in Fort Irwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Irwin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Irwin on the city page.
Is Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary a good school?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Silver Valley Unified?
Besides Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary, Silver Valley Unified also operates Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students), Silver Valley High (392 students), and Yermo Elementary (368 students). See the Silver Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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