Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
W.t. Lewis Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.t. Lewis Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
54%
42%
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
38%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.t. Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.t. Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
W.t. Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stockwell Place Elementary School, Legacy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
639 students attend W.t. Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of W.t. Lewis Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does W.t. Lewis Elementary School offer ?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W.t. Lewis Elementary School part of?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
Was and still is an amazing school! Not only do you learn well, but they also try to make it as fun as possible. And one of the best things is that the staff actually cares about how well the students are doing and are constantly trying to help them. Proud to have gone!
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