- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, WI
Lewiston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551206002280
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lewiston Elementary shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551206002280 · Portage, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 16.8:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Lewiston Elementary shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lewiston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- Muir Elementar
Muir Elementary
439 students
- Wayne Bartels
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- Woodridge Elem 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- Portage Partne 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- This school 84
Lewiston Elementary
84 students
What this shows Lewiston Elementary reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewiston Elementary compares
Lewiston Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Lewiston Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewiston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
2 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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewiston Elementary
How many students attend Lewiston Elementary?
Lewiston Elementary has 84 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, WI. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewiston Elementary?
26.6% of students at Lewiston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston Elementary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston Elementary?
Lewiston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Lewiston Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Lewiston Elementary, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Muir Elementary (439 students), and Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.