Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Elementary School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 0.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duniway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
267 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lewis Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewis Elementary School located?
Lewis Elementary School is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Southeast Portland.
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