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#712 of 1,288 schools in LA
W.t. Lewis Elementary School
Elementary School · Bossier Parish · Bossier City, LA
A Bossier Parish elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4701 Modica Lott Road, Bossier City, LA 71111
- Math 51% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.t. Lewis Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.t. 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bossier City), 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
$66,465
Median home value
$268,600
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bossier Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #22 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is listed in Bossier Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.t. Lewis Elementary School
W.t. Lewis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bossier City, LA, part of Bossier Parish, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.t. Lewis Elementary School
What grades does W.t. Lewis Elementary School serve?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.t. Lewis Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.t. Lewis Elementary School rank in LA?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School ranks #712 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is W.t. Lewis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.t. Lewis Elementary School 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 W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.t. Lewis Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.t. Lewis Elementary School a charter school?
No, W.t. Lewis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.t. Lewis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W.t. Lewis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.t. Lewis Elementary School?
44.6% of students at W.t. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (318) 759-2100
- Area population (ZIP 71111)
- 43,302
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71111; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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