Lewis Elementary School

Lewis Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1431 N Leamington Ave,  Chicago, IL
Austin Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
1.0
420 Students
C+
Niche Grade
The Lewis School of Excellence on N. Leamington Avenue educates Austin's preschoolers through eighth graders on Chicago's West Side. The school is named in honor of Leslie Lewis, one of Chicago's first Superintendents of Schools. Built in 1926, the Lewis School was renovated in 1998, adding three more stories. Today, the school showcases nearly 50 classrooms, a running track, activity park, library and media center, and enrolls almost 600 students. The Leslie Lewis School of Excellence is part of the Chicago Public Schools Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) network. AUSL is a Chicago nonprofit management group that improves school academic outcomes in urban environments. AUSL programs help grow students' literacy and math-based skills with pacing guides, bi-weekly assessments and individualized time with teachers. The Lewis School of Excellence combines a scholastic core curriculum with athletic and after-school activities. As the Lewis Lions’ student-athletes roar toward victory, they’re expected to learn the value of sportsmanship and integrity as student ambassadors. Students can also enrich their lives with extracurriculars including art, choir, community service, spoken word, drama and dance. Creating a strong foundation for personal and scholastic successes, the Lewis School of Excellence is committed to celebrating its students' accomplishments.

School Details

Head of School
Kathy Elaine Jenkins
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
9%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.5%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.1%
State Average
43%
Math
7.4%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
53.1%
Black
45.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
12/12/2025
The din hit on kids and cussing at they try to hit on the kids mom
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Lewis Elementary School

Lewis Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 9% are proficient in reading. Lewis Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $284,251. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelvyn Park High School, Marine Leadership Academy, North-Grand High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lewis Elementary School.

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