Enrollment
399
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellwood, PA
Lewis M Myers El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewis M Myers El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420330000914
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis M Myers El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis M Myers El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis M Myers El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellwood, PA.
School address
District: Bellwood-Antis Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420330000914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis M Myers El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis M Myers El Sch
Lewis M Myers El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, enrolling 399 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 619 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #569, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bellwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bellwood Antis Ms (332 students): Lewis M Myers El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.3:1).
Bellwood-Antis Sd also operates Bellwood-Antis Hs (378 students) and Bellwood Antis Ms (332 students) alongside Lewis M Myers El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis M Myers El Sch compares
Lewis M Myers El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Lewis M Myers El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellwood-Antis Sd, which includes Lewis M Myers El Sch.
$14,911
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 56.0%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lewis M Myers El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood-Antis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellwood Antis Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis M Myers El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellwood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis M Myers El Sch
How many students attend Lewis M Myers El Sch?
Lewis M Myers El Sch has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellwood, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis M Myers El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis M Myers El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 M Myers El Sch?
37.3% of students at Lewis M Myers El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis M Myers El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewis M Myers El Sch is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Bellwood, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis M Myers El Sch?
Lewis M Myers El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis M Myers El Sch rank among public schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis M Myers El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellwood, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellwood on the city page.
Is Lewis M Myers El Sch a good school?
Lewis M Myers El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellwood-Antis Sd?
Besides Lewis M Myers El Sch, Bellwood-Antis Sd also operates Bellwood-Antis Hs (378 students) and Bellwood Antis Ms (332 students). See the Bellwood-Antis Sd district page for the complete list.
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