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Lewiston Elementary
Elementary School · Lewiston Elementary · Lewiston, CA
An elementary school in Lewiston, CA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
685 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston, CA 96052
- Math 28% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewiston Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewiston Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,448/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,734
Median home value
$321,200
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lewiston Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewiston Elementary is listed in Lewiston Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewiston Elementary
Lewiston Elementary is a public elementary school in Lewiston, CA, part of Lewiston Elementary, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,090 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewiston Elementary
What grades does Lewiston Elementary serve?
Lewiston Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lewiston Elementary?
Lewiston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewiston Elementary rank in CA?
Lewiston Elementary ranks #9,090 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lewiston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewiston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewiston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewiston Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lewiston Elementary a charter school?
No, Lewiston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewiston Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lewiston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewiston Elementary?
63.6% of students at Lewiston Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trinity County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.2%
- Phone
- (530) 778-3984
- Area population (ZIP 96052)
- 2,817
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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