- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewiston, MN
Lewiston-Altura Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston-Altura Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271809000836
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston-Altura Secondary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
Lewiston-Altura Secondary 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 271809000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lewiston-Altura Secondary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 271809000836 · Lewiston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 16:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston-Altura Elementary (254 students)
Lewiston-Altura Secondary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lewiston-Altura Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewiston-Altura Secondary
337 students
- Lewiston-Altur
Lewiston-Altura Elementary
254 students
- Lewiston-Altur 76
Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El
76 students
What this shows Lewiston-Altura Secondary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewiston-Altura Secondary compares
Lewiston-Altura Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Lewiston-Altura Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Altura Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston-Altura Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewiston-Altura Secondary
How many students attend Lewiston-Altura Secondary?
Lewiston-Altura Secondary has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewiston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston-Altura Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston-Altura Secondary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewiston-Altura Secondary?
29.8% of students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston-Altura Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston-Altura Secondary is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Lewiston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston-Altura Secondary?
Lewiston-Altura Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Secondary, Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist also operates Lewiston-Altura Elementary (254 students) and Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El (76 students). See the Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist district page for the complete list.