Donna Lewis Elementary School

3230 Spears Rd
Houston, TX 77067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donna Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Donna Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Donna Lewis Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Donna Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donna Lewis Elementary School is 0.34, 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 (TX)
#4640 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Donna Lewis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas 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 Donna Lewis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Donna Lewis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Donna Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donna Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Donna Lewis Elementary School is ranked #4640 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Donna Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Donna Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, Joan Link Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Donna Lewis Elementary School?
662 students attend Donna Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Donna Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donna Lewis Elementary School?
Donna Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donna Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Donna Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Donna Lewis Elementary School part of?
Donna Lewis Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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