Lewis Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-3060
- Lewis Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Lewis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lewis Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lewis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3437 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 26% |
| Black | 75% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis Elementary School is Banner West Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon Science Acad-belmont (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Horizon Science Acad-belmont (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Banner West Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
0.2 miles
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)854-1188 0.2 9-12 236 - Chicago Horizon Science Acad-belmont Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 495 students
0.2 miles
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773)237-2702 0.2 K-8 495 - Chicago Hay Elementary Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
0.5 miles
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-6000 0.5 PK-8 420 - Chicago Young Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 858 students
0.6 miles
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-6200 0.6 PK-8 858 - Chicago Mcnair Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 397 students
0.7 miles
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-8980 0.7 PK-8 397
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