W.t. Lewis Elementary School
Tel:
(318)759-2100
- W.t. Lewis Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- W.t. Lewis Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W.t. Lewis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of W.t. Lewis Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #49 out of 1,277 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 20% | 44% |
| White | 66% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bossier Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W.t. Lewis Elementary School is Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cope Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cope Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bossier City Cope Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 780 students
1.5 miles
4814 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)549-5380 1.5 6-8 780 - Bossier City Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 17 students
1.5 miles
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)747-1459 1.5 K-12 17 - Bossier City Meadowview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
1.8 miles
4312 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)549-5640 1.8 PK-5 455 - Bossier City Stockwell Place Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 780 students
1.9 miles
5801 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)549-5820 1.9 K-5 780 - Bossier City Airline High School Grades: 8-12 | 1863 students
2.2 miles
2801 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)549-5080 2.2 8-12 1863
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