- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sulphur, LA
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W. W. Lewis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000247
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. W. Lewis Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W. W. Lewis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
W. W. Lewis Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220033000247 · Sulphur, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 13.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
W. W. Lewis Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
W. W. Lewis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 757
W. W. Lewis Middle School
757 students
What this shows W. W. Lewis Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. W. Lewis Middle School compares
W. W. Lewis Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, W. W. Lewis Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. W. Lewis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. W. Lewis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Sulphur
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. W. Lewis Middle School
How many students attend W. W. Lewis Middle School?
W. W. Lewis Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. W. Lewis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. W. Lewis Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 W. W. Lewis Middle School?
43.8% of students at W. W. Lewis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. W. Lewis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W. W. Lewis Middle School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. W. Lewis Middle School?
W. W. Lewis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 W. W. Lewis Middle School rank among middle schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides W. W. Lewis Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.