- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Council Bluffs, IA
Lewis Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191668000997
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Central Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Lewis Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191668000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lewis Central Middle School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 191668000997 · Council Bluffs, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 16.4:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Central Senior High School (1,020 students)
Lewis Central Middle School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lewis Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Central
Lewis Central Senior High School
1,020 students
- Titan Hill Int
Titan Hill Intermediate School
901 students
- This school
Lewis Central Middle School
720 students
- E a Kreft Prim
E a Kreft Primary School
502 students
What this shows Lewis Central Middle School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Central Middle School compares
Lewis Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Lewis Central Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis Central Comm School District reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Titan Hill Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E a Kreft Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Council Bluffs
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Central Middle School
How many students attend Lewis Central Middle School?
Lewis Central Middle School has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Central Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis Central Middle School?
32.9% of students at Lewis Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Central Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Central Middle School?
Lewis Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lewis Central Middle School rank among middle schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Besides Lewis Central Middle School, Lewis Central Comm School District also operates Lewis Central Senior High School (1,020 students), Titan Hill Intermediate School (901 students), and E a Kreft Primary School (502 students). See the Lewis Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.