Serving 873 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Robert 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Robert Lewis Elementary School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Robert Lewis Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
93%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
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 John Robert Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School is ranked #1975 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are John Robert Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
John Robert Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford Park Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
873 students attend John Robert Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John Robert Lewis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Robert Lewis Elementary School?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Robert Lewis Elementary School offer ?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Robert Lewis Elementary School part of?
John Robert Lewis Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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