- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turin, NY
South Lewis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Lewis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362736001137
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lewis Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Turin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lewis Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lewis Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Turin, NY.
School address
District: South Lewis Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362736001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Lewis Middle School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362736001137 · Turin, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 10.7:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lewis Elementary School (452 students)
South Lewis Middle School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Lewis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lewis El
South Lewis Elementary School
452 students
- This school
South Lewis Middle School
311 students
- South Lewis Hi
South Lewis High School
272 students
What this shows South Lewis Middle School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lewis Middle School compares
South Lewis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, South Lewis Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Lewis Central School District reports $24,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lewis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lewis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lewis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Lewis Middle School
How many students attend South Lewis Middle School?
South Lewis Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turin, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lewis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lewis Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 South Lewis Middle School?
58.4% of students at South Lewis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lewis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Lewis Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Turin, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lewis Middle School?
South Lewis Middle School 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 South Lewis Middle School rank among public schools in Turin?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lewis Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Turin, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Lewis Central School District?
Besides South Lewis Middle School, South Lewis Central School District also operates South Lewis Elementary School (452 students) and South Lewis High School (272 students). See the South Lewis Central School District district page for the complete list.