- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Robert Lewis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130042004404
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Robert Lewis Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #19 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
John Robert Lewis Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130042004404 · Macon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
John Robert Lewis Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
John Robert Lewis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
712 students
What this shows John Robert Lewis Elementary School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Robert Lewis Elementary School compares
John Robert Lewis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, John Robert Lewis Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Robert Lewis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Robert Lewis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Robert Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Robert Lewis Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
100.0% of students at John Robert Lewis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Robert Lewis Elementary School is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Robert Lewis Elementary School rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides John Robert Lewis Elementary School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.