Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S. L. Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Top Rankings
S. L. Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
88%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. L. Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
S. L. Lewis Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend S. L. Lewis Elementary School?
544 students attend S. L. Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of S. L. Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. L. Lewis Elementary School?
S. L. Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does S. L. Lewis Elementary School offer ?
S. L. Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S. L. Lewis Elementary School part of?
S. L. Lewis Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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