LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6700 WHITEWAY DR
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis Elementary School, located in Temple Terrace, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated on Whiteway Drive, the school functions as a foundational educational institution focused on providing core academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels. As part of a large, diverse school district, Lewis Elementary adheres to the state-mandated curriculum and district-wide educational standards designed to foster student achievement and development.

The school benefits from its location in Temple Terrace, a community-oriented city that integrates well with the Hillsborough County school system. By maintaining an active presence within the district, Lewis Elementary utilizes the resources, extracurricular programs, and academic support services provided by the larger county infrastructure. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

602

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	169
Black	264
Asian	11
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	9

Black
264 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
169 (28.1 %)
White
119 (19.8 %)
Two or More
30 (5.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)987-6947
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	45.5%
Male	328	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)