Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Lewis Elementary serves the northwest part of Salem, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Lewis Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody Has a Buddy
School Rankings
Fort Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lewis Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Lewis Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fort Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenvar Elementary School, South Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fort Lewis Elementary School?
250 students attend Fort Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fort Lewis Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Lewis Elementary School?
Fort Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Fort Lewis Elementary School part of?
Fort Lewis Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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