Lewis Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60651 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47832 of 50,301 nationally
About Lewis Elem School
Lewis Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 427 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2123rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 427.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Lewis Elem School ranks 494th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)14%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lewis Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lewis Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
YCCS West
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
80 students · 705 m away
Hay Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
247 students · 853 m away
Young Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students · 1.1 km away
McNair Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students · 1.2 km away
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students · 1.2 km away
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
452 students · 1.4 km away
Lloyd Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students · 1.5 km away
Prosser Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,185 students · 1.5 km away
Howe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students · 1.6 km away
Northwest Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students · 1.6 km away
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Albion Grade School
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Dr Howard Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lewis Elem School a good school?
Lewis Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 14.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2123 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lewis Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lewis Elem School ranks #2123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47832 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lewis Elem School?
Lewis Elem School had 427 students in 2025.
Is Lewis Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Lewis Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lewis Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lewis Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.