- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookhaven, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174004362
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Robert Lewis Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- 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 #3 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174004362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John Robert Lewis Elementary School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130174004362 · Brookhaven, GA Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
John Robert Lewis Elementary School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 60.3 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
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 840
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
840 students
What this shows John Robert Lewis Elementary School reports 840 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
840
Bigger than 87% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, John Robert Lewis Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Brookhaven
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~840 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 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookhaven, GA. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Robert Lewis Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 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 Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides John Robert Lewis Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.