Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2020)

201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
70-79%
69%
(18-19)
70-79%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
131 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lewis Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Griswold Community School District.

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