LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lewis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hancock County school district, located in Sparta, GA with about 423 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Lewis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lewis Elementary School is a public school located in Sparta, Georgia, serving as part of the Hancock County School District. As the primary educational institution for younger students in the area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience tailored to the needs of the local community. It operates under the mission of the Hancock County School System, which emphasizes student achievement, personal development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels.
The school’s physical location on Highway 15 places it at the heart of the rural Hancock County region. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district-wide initiatives, academic calendars, and school policies. As a key component of the county's educational infrastructure, Lewis Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment while addressing the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in the local school district.
For more information, contact Lewis Elementary School at (706) 444-7028 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us
LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparta, GA with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hancock County
- Total Students:
- 423
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 423 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.8%
- White
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.