Below Average
#1890 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lewis Elementary School
Elementary School · Hancock County · Sparta, GA
A Hancock County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11145 Ga Highway 15, Sparta, GA 31087
- Math 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 8% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lewis Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,673
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$671/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
33.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hancock County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis Elementary School is listed in Hancock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis Elementary School
Lewis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparta, GA, part of Hancock County, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,890 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis Elementary School
What grades does Lewis Elementary School serve?
Lewis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis Elementary School rank in GA?
Lewis Elementary School ranks #1,890 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lewis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lewis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lewis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lewis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lewis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lewis Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (706) 444-7028
- Area population (ZIP 31087)
- 8,679
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31087; 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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