Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John R Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John R Lewis Elementary School's student population of 140 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
John R Lewis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lewis Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2846 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
49%
18%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
John R Lewis Elementary School is ranked #2846 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John R Lewis Elementary School?
140 students attend John R Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John R Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R Lewis Elementary School?
John R Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does John R Lewis Elementary School offer ?
John R Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John R Lewis Elementary School part of?
John R Lewis Elementary School is part of Jackson School District.
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