Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Lewis Elementary School served 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)98%
33%
White
(15-16)2%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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