- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evans, GA
Lewiston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141002848
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141002848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Lewiston Elementary School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 130141002848 · Evans, GA Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 10.8:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Lewiston Elementary School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lewiston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school 614
Lewiston Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Lewiston Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewiston Elementary School compares
Lewiston Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Lewiston Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewiston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Evans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
795 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evans Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewiston Elementary School
How many students attend Lewiston Elementary School?
Lewiston Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Lewiston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston Elementary School?
Lewiston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
How does Lewiston Elementary School rank among schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Lewiston Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.