Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 805 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5365 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #5365 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claybon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
805 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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