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#1456 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Lewton School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 LEWTON PL, Lansing, MI 48911
- Math 19% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewton School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 24% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lewton 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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
$54,882
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48911; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Rich School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Cole AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Forrest G Averill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Lansing Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 467 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #2 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewton School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewton School
Lewton School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,456 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewton School
What grades does Lewton School serve?
Lewton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lewton School?
Lewton School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewton School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewton School rank in MI?
Lewton School ranks #1,456 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lewton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lewton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewton School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Lewton School a charter school?
No, Lewton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewton School a Title I school?
No, Lewton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewton School?
72.3% of students at Lewton 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1460
- Area population (ZIP 48911)
- 40,407
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48911; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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