Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lew Wallace Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Wallace Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
40%
13%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lew Wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is ranked #1603 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lew Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Lew Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Mckinley Elementary School, Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School?
465 students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lew Wallace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lew Wallace Elementary School?
Lew Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lew Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Lew Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lew Wallace Elementary School part of?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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