Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James Lewis Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Lewis Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
James Lewis Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend James Lewis Elementary School?
449 students attend James Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of James Lewis Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Lewis Elementary School?
James Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Lewis Elementary School offer ?
James Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Lewis Elementary School part of?
James Lewis Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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