- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walton, IN
Lewis Cass High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Cass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181068001755
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Cass High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Cass High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, IN.
School address
District: Lewis Cass Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181068001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lewis Cass High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 181068001755 · Walton, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Cass Elementary School (563 students)
Lewis Cass High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lewis Cass High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Cass Ele
Lewis Cass Elementary School
563 students
- This school
Lewis Cass High School
388 students
- Lewis Cass Jun
Lewis Cass Junior High School
332 students
What this shows Lewis Cass High School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Cass High School compares
Lewis Cass High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Lewis Cass High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis Cass Schools reports $12,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Cass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cass Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis Cass Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Cass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Cass High School
How many students attend Lewis Cass High School?
Lewis Cass High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass High School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Lewis Cass High School?
31.9% of students at Lewis Cass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Cass High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Cass High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Walton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Cass High School?
Lewis Cass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Lewis Cass High School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lewis Cass Schools?
Besides Lewis Cass High School, Lewis Cass Schools also operates Lewis Cass Elementary School (563 students) and Lewis Cass Junior High School (332 students). See the Lewis Cass Schools district page for the complete list.