North Lewis Elementary School

604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Lewis Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

North Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lewis Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#185 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
29%
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57%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
20%
42%
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White
67%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
North Lewis Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are North Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
North Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loreauville Elementary School, Daspit Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend North Lewis Elementary School?
522 students attend North Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North Lewis Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lewis Elementary School?
North Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Lewis Elementary School offer ?
North Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Lewis Elementary School part of?
North Lewis Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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