- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewiston, MI
Lewiston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261989005648
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Lewiston Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261989005648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lewiston Elementary School shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261989005648 · Lewiston, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School (313 students)
Lewiston Elementary School shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lewiston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johannesburgle
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
313 students
- Johannesburgle
Johannesburglewiston High School
205 students
- This school
Lewiston Elementary School
157 students
What this shows Lewiston Elementary School reports 157 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$13,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Lewiston Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools reports $13,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johannesburglewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewiston Elementary School
How many students attend Lewiston Elementary School?
Lewiston Elementary School has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewiston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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?
65.4% of students at Lewiston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Lewiston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston Elementary School?
Lewiston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools?
Besides Lewiston Elementary School, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools also operates Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School (313 students) and Johannesburglewiston High School (205 students). See the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools district page for the complete list.