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Lewis Elem

Elementary School · Lewis · Lewis, KS

An elementary school in Lewis, KS where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box 97, Lewis, KS 67552

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$26,973
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Lewis Elem score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis Elem 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,500

Median home value

$58,700

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

26.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67552; 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.

Lewis

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis Elem is listed in Lewis; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis Elem

Lewis Elem is a public elementary school in Lewis, KS, part of Lewis, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis Elem

What grades does Lewis Elem serve?

Lewis Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lewis Elem?

Lewis Elem has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Elem is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewis Elem rank in KS?

Lewis Elem ranks #753 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lewis Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis Elem has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lewis Elem a charter school?

No, Lewis Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis Elem a Title I school?

No, Lewis Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis Elem?

64.0% of students at Lewis Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Edwards County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 67552)
683
Area median age
41.5
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67552; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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