- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altura, MN
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271809000834
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 76
- students enrolled
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 271809000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
76 on latest CCD 271809000834 · Altura, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 15.2:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston-Altura Secondary (337 students)
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston-Altur
Lewiston-Altura Secondary
337 students
- Lewiston-Altur
Lewiston-Altura Elementary
254 students
- This school 76
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El
76 students
What this shows Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El compares
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Altura Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewiston-Altura Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El
How many students attend Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El?
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El has 76 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altura, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El?
31.6% of students at Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El?
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist?
Besides Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El, Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist also operates Lewiston-Altura Secondary (337 students) and Lewiston-Altura Elementary (254 students). See the Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist district page for the complete list.