Lewis Elementary School

4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60-64%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Lewis Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lewis Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Lewis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duniway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
337 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lewis Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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