- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
John R Lewis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John R Lewis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261962008990
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Lewis Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Lewis Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lewis Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962008990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
John R Lewis Elementary held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261962008990 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 17.5:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
John R Lewis Elementary held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John R Lewis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- This school 140
John R Lewis Elementary
140 students
What this shows John R Lewis Elementary reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Lewis Elementary compares
John R Lewis Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
White 36.4%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, John R Lewis Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John R Lewis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Lewis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R Lewis Elementary
How many students attend John R Lewis Elementary?
John R Lewis Elementary has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John R Lewis Elementary?
93.1% of students at John R Lewis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Lewis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John R Lewis Elementary is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Lewis Elementary?
John R Lewis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John R Lewis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lewis Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides John R Lewis Elementary, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.