Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donna Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Donna Lewis Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donna Lewis Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donna Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donna Lewis Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3436 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donna Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Donna Lewis Elementary School is ranked #3436 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Donna Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Donna Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, Joan Link Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Donna Lewis Elementary School?
689 students attend Donna Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Donna Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donna Lewis Elementary School?
Donna Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donna Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Donna Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Donna Lewis Elementary School part of?
Donna Lewis Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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