Enrollment
43
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 531005003371
Lewis River Academy — Woodland, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lewis River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+175% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis River Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lewis River Academy reports 43 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 49:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 175% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 208% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Washington average and 49% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Woodland School District spends $20,200 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.8% from local sources (property taxes), 66.7% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis River Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 49:1 | ▲ 175% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
49:1
students per teacher
— 175% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,200
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 43 Top 10% in Washington — larger than 90% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 49:1 +175% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.5% -41% vs state
NCES ID 531005003371
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland School District, which includes Lewis River Academy.
$20,200
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 10.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis River Academy
How many students attend Lewis River Academy?
Lewis River Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is a other school in Woodland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis River Academy is 49:1, which is 175% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 208% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis River Academy?
26.5% of students at Lewis River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lewis River Academy is White at 76.7%. The school serves a student body in Woodland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis River Academy?
Lewis River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.