Enrollment
457
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, PA
Lewistown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewistown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421529000784
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewistown El Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewistown El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lewistown, PA.
School address
District: Mifflin County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421529000784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewistown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewistown El Sch
Lewistown El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 457 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Lewistown El Sch is leaner than roughly 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 33% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #471, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lewistown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lewistown Intrmd Sch (516 students): Lewistown El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 12.9:1).
Mifflin County Sd also operates Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students) and Mifflin Co Ms (733 students) alongside Lewistown El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewistown El Sch compares
Lewistown El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Lewistown El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mifflin County Sd, which includes Lewistown El Sch.
$15,345
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.6%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lewistown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Jhs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewistown Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewistown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewistown
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewistown El Sch
How many students attend Lewistown El Sch?
Lewistown El Sch has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown El Sch is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 42% 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 Lewistown El Sch?
100.0% of students at Lewistown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewistown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewistown El Sch is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Lewistown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewistown El Sch?
Lewistown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewistown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lewistown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lewistown on the city page.
Is Lewistown El Sch a good school?
Lewistown El Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mifflin County Sd?
Besides Lewistown El Sch, Mifflin County Sd also operates Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students), Mifflin Co Ms (733 students), and Mifflin Co Jhs (678 students). See the Mifflin County Sd district page for the complete list.
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