- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forney, TX
Lewis El
Federal NCES profile for Lewis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481956011290
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis El ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Lewis El grew from 763 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 481956011290 · Forney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Lewis El grew from 763 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lewis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- This school 738
Lewis El
738 students
What this shows Lewis El reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis El compares
Lewis El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 15.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lewis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis El
How many students attend Lewis El?
Lewis El has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis El?
42.2% of students at Lewis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis El?
The largest demographic group at Lewis El is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis El?
Lewis El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 El rank among elementary schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis El ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Forney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Lewis El, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.