Enrollment
38
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis County Alternative School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis County Alternative School
Lewis County Alternative School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Chehalis, Washington, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chehalis's public schools, it stands alongside James W Lintott Elementary School (634 students): Lewis County Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 16.3:1).
Chehalis School District also operates W F West High School (950 students) and Chehalis Middle School (692 students) alongside Lewis County Alternative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis County Alternative School compares
Lewis County Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chehalis School District, which includes Lewis County Alternative School.
$16,312
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 64.0%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Lewis County Alternative School a good school?
Lewis County Alternative School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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