Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Elementary serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#6798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
88%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #6798 out of 8,096 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 Garden Villas Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
675 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Texas 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 Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewis Elementary School located?
Lewis Elementary School is located in the Glenbrook Valley neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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