I.a. Lewis School

1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 277 students in grades 6, I.a. Lewis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

I.a. Lewis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

I.a. Lewis School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

I.a. Lewis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.a. Lewis School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#629 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
40%
42%
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
57%
42%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lincoln Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I.a. Lewis School's ranking?
I.a. Lewis School is ranked #629 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend I.a. Lewis School?
277 students attend I.a. Lewis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of I.a. Lewis School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.a. Lewis School?
I.a. Lewis School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does I.a. Lewis School offer ?
I.a. Lewis School offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I.a. Lewis School part of?
I.a. Lewis School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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