Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Elementary serves the southwest part of Excelsior Springs, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 37.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the zone is located about 9.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tiger Orange and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
354 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lewis Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
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