- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Excelsior Springs, MO
Lewis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291165000417
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Excelsior Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO.
School address
District: Excelsior Springs 40 · Missouri
NCES ID 291165000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Lewis Elementary shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 291165000417 · Excelsior Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Excelsior Springs High (764 students)
Lewis Elementary shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lewis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs High
764 students
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs Middle
540 students
- Cornerstone El
Cornerstone Elementary
466 students
- This school
Lewis Elementary
354 students
- Elkhorn Elemen 239
Elkhorn Elementary
239 students
- Excelsior Spri 151
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
151 students
What this shows Lewis Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Elementary compares
Lewis Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Lewis Elementary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Excelsior Springs 40 reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Elementary
How many students attend Lewis Elementary?
Lewis Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Excelsior Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis Elementary?
53.6% of students at Lewis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Elementary?
Lewis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Excelsior Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Excelsior Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?
Besides Lewis Elementary, Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students), Excelsior Springs Middle (540 students), and Cornerstone Elementary (466 students). See the Excelsior Springs 40 district page for the complete list.