Lewis Elementary School
Tel:
(562) 904-3590
- Lewis Elementary School serves 816 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lewis Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lewis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lewis Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 816 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lewis Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2226 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Downey Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis Elementary School is Los Angeles County Rop (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Los Angeles County Special Education (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carpenter Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Downey Carpenter Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 443 students
0.4 miles
9439 E. Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588 0.4 4-5 443 - Downey Los Angeles County Rop Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
9300 Imperial Hwy., Clark Bldg
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850 0.5 9-12 n/a - Downey Los Angeles County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 448 students
0.5 miles
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306 0.5 K-12 448 - Downey Columbus Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 293 students
0.8 miles
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552 0.8 9-12 293 - Downey Downey Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 10 students
0.8 miles
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552 0.8 7-12 10
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