- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Council Bluffs, IA
Lewis Central Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Central Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191668000996
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Central Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Central Senior High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Central Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Lewis Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191668000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Lewis Central Senior High School grew from 927 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 191668000996 · Council Bluffs, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,020 enr · 18.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Titan Hill Intermediate School (901 students)
Lewis Central Senior High School grew from 927 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lewis Central Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewis Central Senior High School
1,020 students
- Titan Hill Int
Titan Hill Intermediate School
901 students
- Lewis Central
Lewis Central Middle School
720 students
- E a Kreft Prim
E a Kreft Primary School
502 students
What this shows Lewis Central Senior High School reports 1,020 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Central Senior High School compares
Lewis Central Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Lewis Central Senior High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Hill Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E a Kreft Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Central Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Council Bluffs
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,020 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Central Senior High School
How many students attend Lewis Central Senior High School?
Lewis Central Senior High School has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a high school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Central Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Central Senior High School is 18.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis Central Senior High School?
30.3% of students at Lewis Central Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Central Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Central Senior High School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Central Senior High School?
Lewis Central Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Central Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Besides Lewis Central Senior High School, Lewis Central Comm School District also operates Titan Hill Intermediate School (901 students), Lewis Central Middle School (720 students), and E a Kreft Primary School (502 students). See the Lewis Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.