Lewis Adams Early Child Center in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, served pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades before closing in 2011.
Enrollment declined from 221 students in 1999 to zero by 2011, reflecting the school's closure.
Math proficiency was significantly lower than the state average in recent years, with 5% in 2023 compared to the state's 30%.
Reading proficiency also trailed the state average, recording 15% in 2022 versus 47% statewide.
Science proficiency was 11% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students (09-10)
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
4%
Black
(09-10)97%
35%
White
(09-10)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lewis Adams Early Child Center?
158 students attend Lewis Adams Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lewis Adams Early Child Center students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Lewis Adams Early Child Center offer ?
Lewis Adams Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lewis Adams Early Child Center part of?
Lewis Adams Early Child Center is part of Macon County School District.
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