James Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2004)

James Lewis Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend James Lewis Elementary School?
188 students attend James Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of James Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Orleans Parish School District.

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