- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lewistown El Sch shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 421529000784 · Lewistown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students)
Lewistown El Sch shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lewistown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mifflin Co Hs
Mifflin Co Hs
1,032 students
- Mifflin Co Ms
Mifflin Co Ms
733 students
- Mifflin Co Jhs
Mifflin Co Jhs
678 students
- Lewistown Intr
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
516 students
- This school
Lewistown El Sch
457 students
- Indian Valley 348
Indian Valley El Sch
348 students
What this shows Lewistown El Sch reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewistown El Sch compares
Lewistown El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Mifflin County Sd reports $15,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~457 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.