The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Science. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lewis Elem
Lewis Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the small rural town of Lewis, Kansas. The school is part of the Lewis district, which covers only this one elementary building since the local high school was closed through unification, meaning older students attend school in another community. The enrollment is quite small for a school that spans seven grade levels, giving the school an intimate, close-knit feel. The student body is composed primarily of Hispanic and White students, with a substantial share of families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic realities of the surrounding agricultural and manufacturing community.
State testing results are available for a limited set of grades and subjects, as is typical for an elementary school. In fourth grade, the share of students meeting proficiency standards in math was in the lower range, while English language arts performance was somewhat higher. Fifth-grade science results were the strongest of the three tested subjects. The small cohort sizes mean that a single student’s performance can have an outsized effect on the overall rate, and the school’s assessments recently changed their cut scores, which makes year-over-year comparison difficult. When placed alongside the other district in Edwards County, Lewis Elementary’s overall proficiency index falls above the midpoint, according to the available data.
Because Lewis Elementary does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. No discipline, attendance, or chronic absenteeism data appears in the public record for this school, and information about course access, staffing ratios, and special education or English learner populations was also absent from the sources consulted. A parent seeking those details would need to follow up directly with the school or district office. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not indicated in the data.
The town of Lewis is a very small, primarily residential community along Highway 50 between Hutchinson and Dodge City. The local economy centers on manufacturing, agriculture, and retail trade, with many residents employed in farming-related work. Homeownership is common, and housing values are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, which can make the area accessible for families looking for an affordable place to live. The town has limited commercial amenities, with a pub and an RV park serving travelers, and no public library or transit system identified. The elementary school is integrated into the town rather than on a separated campus, and the district has not seen any major recent changes that would alter the school’s day-to-day operations.
For a family considering Lewis Elementary, what emerges is a picture of a small rural school where the numbers are small enough that every child is known. The academic results are modest overall, with room for improvement in math and reading, but the school sits in a competitive position within its small county. The high rate of economic disadvantage means the school likely qualifies for federal meal programs and may offer additional support resources. The setting is quiet, agricultural, and tightly connected. The absence of a high school within the district means families must plan for where their children will attend after sixth grade. This school fits a family that values a personal, small-town environment and is comfortable with the trade-offs that come with rural schooling, including limited data transparency and a narrow range of in-district options.
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