- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, DC
John Lewis Es
Federal NCES profile for John Lewis Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 110003000067
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Lewis Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of District of Columbia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #101 of 154
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 509
- students enrolled
John Lewis Es has class sizes larger than 79% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Lewis Es ranks #101 of 154 schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
John Lewis Es grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 110003000067 · Washington, DC Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
John Lewis Es grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
John Lewis Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 509
John Lewis Es
509 students
What this shows John Lewis Es reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Lewis Es compares
John Lewis Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.1%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, John Lewis Es is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Lewis Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Lewis Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
District of Columbia International School
Standard public school
1,654 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Standard public school
1,563 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Es
Standard public school
923 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Es
Standard public school
821 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Standard public school
797 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Standard public school
791 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Lewis Es
How many students attend John Lewis Es?
John Lewis Es has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Lewis Es?
The student-teacher ratio at John Lewis Es is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Lewis Es?
The largest demographic group at John Lewis Es is African American at 41.1% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. 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 John Lewis Es?
John Lewis Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 John Lewis Es rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, John Lewis Es ranks #101 of 154 schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides John Lewis Es, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.