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#285 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 13% in state

Lewiston Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbia County · Evans, GA

A Columbia County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5426 Hereford Farm Rd, Evans, GA 30809

  • Math 69% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Lewiston Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewiston 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$130,150

Median home value

$346,600

Median rent

$1,659/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–52.5 mi773Compare →
Baker Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–52.6 mi948Compare →
Evans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–53.1 mi823Compare →
Community Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–123.2 mi275Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#11 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewiston Elementary School is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewiston Elementary School

Lewiston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evans, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewiston Elementary School

What grades does Lewiston Elementary School serve?

Lewiston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lewiston Elementary School?

Lewiston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewiston Elementary School rank in GA?

Lewiston Elementary School ranks #285 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lewiston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewiston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewiston Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lewiston Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lewiston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewiston Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lewiston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewiston Elementary School?

38.2% of students at Lewiston 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
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 30809)
54,105
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
40
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 30809; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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