Serving 277 students in grades 6, I.a. Lewis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: I.A. Lewis School serves the southern part of its district in Ruston, LA, covering an area of approximately 158.2 square miles, with a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes for families living within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance area is around 13.1 miles, reaching up to 17.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.a. Lewis School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.a. Lewis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.a. Lewis School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.a. Lewis School's ranking?
I.a. Lewis School is ranked #629 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend I.a. Lewis School?
277 students attend I.a. Lewis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of I.a. Lewis School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.a. Lewis School?
I.a. Lewis School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does I.a. Lewis School offer ?
I.a. Lewis School offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I.a. Lewis School part of?
I.a. Lewis School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.
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