- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bossier City, LA
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W.T. Lewis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027002074
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.T. Lewis Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
W.T. Lewis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.T. Lewis Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027002074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
W.T. Lewis Elementary School shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 220027002074 · Bossier City, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 18.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
W.T. Lewis Elementary School shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
W.T. Lewis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school 558
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
558 students
What this shows W.T. Lewis Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.T. Lewis Elementary School compares
W.T. Lewis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,381
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, W.T. Lewis Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.T. Lewis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.T. Lewis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bossier City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apollo Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Sun City Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Curtis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bellaire Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.T. Lewis Elementary School
How many students attend W.T. Lewis Elementary School?
W.T. Lewis Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bossier City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.T. Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.T. Lewis Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.T. Lewis Elementary School?
37.6% of students at W.T. Lewis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.T. Lewis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W.T. Lewis Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.T. Lewis Elementary School?
W.T. Lewis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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.T. Lewis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, W.T. Lewis Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bossier City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides W.T. Lewis Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.