North Lewis Elementary School
Tel:
(337)369-6132
- North Lewis Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- North Lewis Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
Top Placements
North Lewis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Lewis Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Lewis Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,278 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Lewis Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #201 out of 1278 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 25% | 44% |
| White | 65% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iberia Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Lewis Elementary School is New Iberia Senior High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anderson Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dodson Street Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Iberia Dodson Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 296 students
0.7 miles
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-3738 0.7 PK-6 296 - New Iberia Daspit Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 448 students
1.4 miles
1103 Daspit Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)364-2371 1.4 PK-6 448 - New Iberia Pesson Addition Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
1.6 miles
619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-9907 1.6 PK-6 458 - New Iberia New Iberia Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1695 students
2.1 miles
1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-6412 2.1 9-12 1695 - New Iberia North Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 314 students
2.2 miles
121 North Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-6636 2.2 PK-6 314
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