Lewis Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lewis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (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 746 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#4654 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #4654 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
746 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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