Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
W.t. Lewis Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.t. Lewis Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
28%
42%
White
55%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.t. Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.t. Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
W.t. Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stockwell Place Elementary School, Legacy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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 W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
585 students attend W.t. Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of W.t. Lewis Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does W.t. Lewis Elementary School offer ?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W.t. Lewis Elementary School part of?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
Was and still is an amazing school! Not only do you learn well, but they also try to make it as fun as possible. And one of the best things is that the staff actually cares about how well the students are doing and are constantly trying to help them. Proud to have gone!
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