Needs Improvement
#2964 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
John R Lewis Elementary
Elementary School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A Jackson Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
154 W CLARK ST, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 10% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at John R Lewis Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John R Lewis Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Cascades Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John R Lewis Elementary is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John R Lewis Elementary
John R Lewis Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,964 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John R Lewis Elementary
What grades does John R Lewis Elementary serve?
John R Lewis Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John R Lewis Elementary?
John R Lewis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John R Lewis Elementary rank in MI?
John R Lewis Elementary ranks #2,964 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is John R Lewis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John R Lewis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 John R Lewis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John R Lewis Elementary has 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is John R Lewis Elementary a charter school?
No, John R Lewis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John R Lewis Elementary a Title I school?
No, John R Lewis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R Lewis Elementary?
92.6% of students at John R Lewis Elementary 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
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.1%
- Phone
- (517) 841-2600
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 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.
- 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.
- 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 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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