- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, PA
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewistown Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421529007392
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewistown Intrmd Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewistown Intrmd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown Intrmd Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lewistown, PA.
School address
District: Mifflin County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421529007392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lewistown Intrmd Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 421529007392 · Lewistown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students)
Lewistown Intrmd Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lewistown Intrmd 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
- This school
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
516 students
- Lewistown El S
Lewistown El Sch
457 students
- Indian Valley 348
Indian Valley El Sch
348 students
What this shows Lewistown Intrmd Sch reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewistown Intrmd Sch compares
Lewistown Intrmd Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Lewistown Intrmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Jhs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewistown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewistown Intrmd 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewistown Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Lewistown Intrmd Sch?
Lewistown Intrmd Sch has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Intrmd Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Intrmd Sch?
100.0% of students at Lewistown Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewistown Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewistown Intrmd Sch is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Lewistown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewistown Intrmd Sch?
Lewistown Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Intrmd Sch rank among elementary schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown Intrmd Sch ranks #2 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 Intrmd 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.