Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School

1800 Blackhawk St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School?
453 students attend Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School part of?
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary School is part of Silver Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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