LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Griswold Comm School District school district, located in Lewis, IA with about 141 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 12 teachers, Lewis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 primary educational institution located in the small community of Lewis, Iowa. Serving as a key part of the Griswold Community School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding rural area. Its educational approach focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and community engagement, leveraging its place within the broader district framework to offer resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for future success.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the Griswold Community School District, which emphasizes a supportive learning environment and strong ties between the faculty, students, and local families. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Lewis Elementary is able to cultivate a personalized atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, supported by the district’s overarching goal of academic excellence and community-minded citizenship.

For more information, contact Lewis Elementary School at (712) 769-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.