Enrollment
259
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewiston, ID
Mcghee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcghee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160186000324
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcghee Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcghee Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcghee Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcghee Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcghee Elementary School
Mcghee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students) and Jenifer Middle School (561 students) alongside Mcghee Elementary School.
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 Mcghee Elementary School compares
Mcghee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mcghee Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Independent District, which includes Mcghee Elementary School.
$11,104
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Mcghee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcghee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcghee Elementary School
How many students attend Mcghee Elementary School?
Mcghee Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewiston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcghee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcghee Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% 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 Mcghee Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Mcghee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcghee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcghee Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcghee Elementary School?
Mcghee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcghee Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcghee Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lewiston on the city page.
Is Mcghee Elementary School a good school?
Mcghee Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Mcghee Elementary School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students), Jenifer Middle School (561 students), and Sacajawea Middle School (547 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.
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