Fort Lewis Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Virginia 24153 · Roanoke County Public Schools
#193 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#1859 of 50,301 nationally
About Fort Lewis Elementary
Fort Lewis Elementary is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Roanoke County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 193rd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
There are 11 schools in Salem; Fort Lewis Elementary ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 Fort Lewis Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Lewis Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glenvar Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students · 2.1 km away
Glenvar Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 2.2 km away
Glenvar High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students · 2.3 km away
South Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 2.7 km away
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students · 3.4 km away
West Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 3.8 km away
G.W. Carver Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 5.1 km away
Andrew Lewis Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 5.5 km away
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 7.6 km away
Hidden Valley Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Bassett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
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250 students
Valley Institute Elementary
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Campbell Court Elementary
Bassett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Montvale Elementary
Montvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
Sontag Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lewis Elementary a good school?
Fort Lewis Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #193 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Fort Lewis Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fort Lewis Elementary ranks #193 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #1859 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Lewis Elementary?
Fort Lewis Elementary had 250 students in 2025.
Is Fort Lewis Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Lewis Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Lewis Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fort Lewis Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.