Lewis Central School District

The Lewis Central School District is located in Council Bluffs, IA and includes 4 schools that serve 2,874 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Lewis Central School District spends $6,921 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lewis Central School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lewis Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Lewis Central School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lewis Central School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.