- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carbondale, IL
Lewis School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170834000452
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Lewis School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Carbondale, IL.
School address
District: Carbondale Esd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 170834000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lewis School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 170834000452 · Carbondale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Parrish Elem School (466 students)
Lewis School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lewis School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parrish Elem S
Parrish Elem School
466 students
- Carbondale Mid
Carbondale Middle School
457 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
400 students
- This school
Lewis School
325 students
What this shows Lewis School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis School compares
Lewis School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$22,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
White 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Lewis School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carbondale Esd 95 reports $22,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carbondale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Carbondale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis School
How many students attend Lewis School?
Lewis School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carbondale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis School is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Carbondale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis School?
Lewis School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis School rank among public schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Carbondale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carbondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Carbondale Esd 95?
Besides Lewis School, Carbondale Esd 95 also operates Parrish Elem School (466 students), Carbondale Middle School (457 students), and Thomas Elementary School (400 students). See the Carbondale Esd 95 district page for the complete list.