- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mcghee Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 160186000324 · Lewiston, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,288 students)
Mcghee Elementary School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mcghee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewiston High
Lewiston High School
1,288 students
- Jenifer Middle
Jenifer Middle School
561 students
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
547 students
- Centennial Ele 358
Centennial Elementary School
358 students
- Whitman Elemen 332
Whitman Elementary School
332 students
- This school 259
Mcghee Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Mcghee Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcghee Elementary School compares
Mcghee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Lewiston Independent District reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.