Lewistown Elementary School (Closed 2023)

15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lewistown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (14-15)
273 students
This chart displays total students of Lewistown Elementary School by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
(14-15)
n/a
17%
White
(14-15)
98%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Lewistown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewistown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lewistown Elementary School?
273 students attend Lewistown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lewistown Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lewistown Elementary School offer ?
Lewistown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lewistown Elementary School part of?
Lewistown Elementary School is part of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97.

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