Enrollment
396
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hohenwald, TN
Lewis County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470243001468
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hohenwald · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 396
- students enrolled
Lewis County Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hohenwald, TN.
School address
District: Lewis County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470243001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis County Intermediate School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis County Intermediate School
Lewis County Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hohenwald, Tennessee, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lewis County also operates Lewis County Elementary (525 students) and Lewis Co High School (481 students) alongside Lewis County Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Lewis County Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Lewis County Intermediate School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis County, which includes Lewis County Intermediate School.
$10,198
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 24.6%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis Co High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Intermediate School
How many students attend Lewis County Intermediate School?
Lewis County Intermediate School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hohenwald, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Intermediate School is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Intermediate School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Hohenwald, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Intermediate School?
Lewis County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis County Intermediate School rank among public schools in Hohenwald?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hohenwald, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hohenwald on the city page.
Is Lewis County Intermediate School a good school?
Lewis County Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee 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 Lewis County?
Besides Lewis County Intermediate School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County Elementary (525 students), Lewis Co High School (481 students), and Lewis County Middle School (351 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.
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