Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alpha Hart Lewis ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ALPHA HART LEWIS serves the northern part of Columbia, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 16.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alpha Hart Lewis's student population of 468 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Alpha Hart Lewis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha Hart Lewis is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
46%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha Hart Lewis's ranking?
Alpha Hart Lewis is ranked #1938 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Alpha Hart Lewis often compared to?
Alpha Hart Lewisis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Alpha Hart Lewis?
468 students attend Alpha Hart Lewis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Alpha Hart Lewis students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpha Hart Lewis?
Alpha Hart Lewis has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alpha Hart Lewis offer ?
Alpha Hart Lewis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alpha Hart Lewis part of?
Alpha Hart Lewis is part of Columbia 93 School District.
School Reviews
Review Alpha Hart Lewis. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
