- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewiston, ID
Mcsorley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcsorley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160186000325
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcsorley Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcsorley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcsorley Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mcsorley Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 160186000325 · Lewiston, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 12.7:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewiston High School (1,288 students)
Mcsorley Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mcsorley 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 242
Mcsorley Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Mcsorley Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcsorley Elementary School compares
Mcsorley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 40% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Idaho - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Mcsorley Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Mcsorley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcsorley 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcsorley Elementary School
How many students attend Mcsorley Elementary School?
Mcsorley Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewiston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcsorley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcsorley Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% 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 Mcsorley Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Mcsorley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcsorley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcsorley Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcsorley Elementary School?
Mcsorley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mcsorley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcsorley Elementary School ranks #2 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 Mcsorley 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.