Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Lewis Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Lewis Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
46%
64%
White
23%
13%
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
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
John Lewis Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend John Lewis Elementary School?
427 students attend John Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Lewis Elementary School?
John Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Lewis Elementary School offer ?
John Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Lewis Elementary School part of?
John Lewis Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is John Lewis Elementary School located?
John Lewis Elementary School is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.
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