- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, GA
Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130264002006
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sparta, GA.
School address
District: Hancock County · Georgia
NCES ID 130264002006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lewis Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130264002006 · Sparta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock Central High School (199 students)
Lewis Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.0 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
- This school
Lewis Elementary School
293 students
- Hancock Centra
Hancock Central High School
199 students
- Hancock Centra
Hancock Central Middle School
160 students
What this shows Lewis Elementary School reports 293 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Lewis Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Hancock County reports $25,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hancock Central Middle School | Smaller | 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
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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?
100.0% 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 African American at 92.2% of enrollment, in Sparta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sparta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hancock County?
Besides Lewis Elementary School, Hancock County also operates Hancock Central High School (199 students) and Hancock Central Middle School (160 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.