- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chehalis, WA
Lewis County Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530117003486
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Alternative School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis County Alternative School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA.
School address
District: Chehalis School District · Washington
NCES ID 530117003486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lewis County Alternative School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530117003486 · Chehalis, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 19:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: W F West High School (950 students)
Lewis County Alternative School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lewis County Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W F West High
W F West High School
950 students
- Chehalis Middl
Chehalis Middle School
692 students
- Orin C Smith E
Orin C Smith Elementary School
647 students
- James W Lintot
James W Lintott Elementary School
634 students
- Green Hill Aca 163
Green Hill Academic School
163 students
- This school 38
Lewis County Alternative School
38 students
What this shows Lewis County Alternative School reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis County Alternative School compares
Lewis County Alternative School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Lewis County Alternative School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Chehalis School District reports $17,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis County Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chehalis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orin C Smith Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W Lintott Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Academic School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Chehalis
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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Alternative School
How many students attend Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chehalis, WA. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Alternative School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis County Alternative School?
77.8% of students at Lewis County Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Alternative School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Chehalis, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Alternative School?
Lewis County Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lewis County Alternative School rank among schools in Chehalis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chehalis on the city page.
What other schools are in Chehalis School District?
Besides Lewis County Alternative School, Chehalis School District also operates W F West High School (950 students), Chehalis Middle School (692 students), and Orin C Smith Elementary School (647 students). See the Chehalis School District district page for the complete list.