Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
85%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
425 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lewis Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
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