Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lewistown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewistown El Sch serves the southern part of its school district in Lewistown, PA, covering an area of approximately 24.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewistown Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewistown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewistown Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#2172 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewistown Elementary School's ranking?
Lewistown Elementary School is ranked #2172 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lewistown Elementary School often compared to?
Lewistown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Valley Elementary School, East Derry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lewistown Elementary School?
457 students attend Lewistown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lewistown Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School?
Lewistown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewistown Elementary School offer ?
Lewistown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewistown Elementary School part of?
Lewistown Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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