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#1883 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
Lewis School
Elementary School · Carbondale Esd 95 · Carbondale, IL
A Carbondale Esd 95 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lewis 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbondale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,960
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale New SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Giant City Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Unity Point Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carbondale Esd 95
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis School is listed in Carbondale ESD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis School
Lewis School is a public elementary school in Carbondale, IL, part of Carbondale Esd 95, serving approximately 309 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis School
What grades does Lewis School serve?
Lewis School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis School?
Lewis School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis School rank in IL?
Lewis School ranks #1,883 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lewis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewis School a charter school?
No, Lewis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis School a Title I school?
No, Lewis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis School?
71.5% of students at Lewis 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (618) 457-5393
- Area population (ZIP 62901)
- 22,920
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 26
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62901; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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