Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School serves the northern part of Solon, OH, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 3181 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School, Grace L Roxbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School?
512 students attend Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School?
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School part of?
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School is part of Solon City School District.
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