Enrollment
43
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodland, WA
Lewis River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lewis River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531005003371
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis River Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Woodland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis River Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis River Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA.
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
NCES ID 531005003371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+144% 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
What stands out at Lewis River Academy
Lewis River Academy is a small combined-grade school in Woodland, Washington, enrolling 43 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 144% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 43 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Among Woodland's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia Elementary School (365 students): Lewis River Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43:1 vs 11.8:1).
Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students) and Woodland High School (667 students) alongside Lewis River Academy.
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 River Academy compares
Lewis River Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 144% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
43:1
students per teacher
- 144% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat 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
- 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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Lewis River Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland School District, which includes Lewis River Academy.
$17,701
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lewis River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Alternative School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis River Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Woodland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43:1)
Next steps
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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 an alternative school in Woodland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis River Academy is 43:1, which is 144% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Woodland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis River Academy?
Lewis River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lewis River Academy rank among public schools in Woodland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis River Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodland on the city page.
Is Lewis River Academy a good school?
Lewis River Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington 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 Woodland School District?
Besides Lewis River Academy, Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students), Woodland High School (667 students), and North Fork Elementary School (473 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.
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