Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
95%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
380 students attend John Robert Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of John Robert Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Robert Lewis Elementary School offer ?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Robert Lewis Elementary School part of?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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