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W.T. Lewis Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 540 students
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Posted September 16, 2010
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This is my sons second year there and I have to say that this school has the best teachers and staff. They are so organized and the teachers are so very nice and such great role models in my son's life.
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Great school, awesome technology. Students are well taken care of, great support from teachers and staff!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 49%
Black 18% 46%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Four Star Louisiana School (2009)
  • Exemplary Growth Award (2010)
  • A+ School by Louisiana Dept. of Ed. (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Music room
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15 am
School end time
  • 3:05 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:45 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Janiene Batchelor
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • School Loop
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (318) 759-2103

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • School shares bus/van with other schools
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
  • Gardening
  • Girl scouts
  • Robotics club
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

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Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Volunteer in the classroom
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