- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
North Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Lewis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072000528
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lewis Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lewis Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lewis Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
North Lewis Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 220072000528 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 16.3:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
North Lewis Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Lewis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 488
North Lewis Elementary School
488 students
What this shows North Lewis Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lewis Elementary School compares
North Lewis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, North Lewis Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lewis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lewis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend North Lewis Elementary School?
North Lewis Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lewis Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher 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 North Lewis Elementary School?
52.7% of students at North Lewis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lewis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Lewis Elementary School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lewis Elementary School?
North Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lewis Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lewis Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides North Lewis Elementary School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.