- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennesaw, GA
Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129001973
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lewis Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130129001973 · Kennesaw, GA Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 9.6:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Lewis Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lewis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 550
Lewis Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Lewis Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Elementary School compares
Lewis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Lewis Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Chalker Elementary School
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Kennesaw Elementary School
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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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 School?
37.5% of students at Lewis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Elementary School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School 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 School rank among schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Lewis Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.