Lewistown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (14-15)
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)2%
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
25%
Black
(14-15)n/a
17%
White
(14-15)98%
49%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
61%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lewistown Elementary School?
273 students attend Lewistown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lewistown Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lewistown Elementary School offer ?
Lewistown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lewistown Elementary School part of?
Lewistown Elementary School is part of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97.
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