Lewis Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2023 after serving grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 305 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The school's Alabama state ranking declined from #909 in 2012 to #997 in 2016, with no rank available in recent years due to closure.
Math proficiency at Lewis Elementary was 5% in 2023, notably lower than the state average of 30%, reflecting a downward trend from prior years.
Reading proficiency was reported at 10–14% in 2022, substantially lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment remained steady at 305 students from 2016 to 2023, with approximately 72% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a stable socioeconomic demographic.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)98%
33%
White
(15-16)2%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Lewis Elementary School?
305 students attend Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lewis Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Elementary School?
Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Elementary School part of?
Lewis Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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