Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sparta, GA, encompassing approximately 477.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is 19.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
EXCELLENCE will ALWAYS be our Standard!
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2172 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #2172 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
293 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Hancock County School District.
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