- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, VA
Lewis High
Federal NCES profile for Lewis High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000521
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lewis High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 121.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510126000521 · Springfield, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,658 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Lewis High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 121.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lewis High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 1,658
Lewis High
1,658 students
What this shows Lewis High reports 1,658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis High compares
Lewis High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 4% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,658
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
Asian 19.4%
White 11.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lewis High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis High
How many students attend Lewis High?
Lewis High has 1,658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,697 (2022-23) → 1,673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis High?
55.5% of students at Lewis High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis High?
The largest demographic group at Lewis High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis High?
Lewis High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Lewis High, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.