LEWIS SCHOOL

Lewis School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 school district, located in Carbondale, IL with about 303 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 26 teachers, Lewis 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.

The Lewis School, located at 801 S. Lewis Lane in Carbondale, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated under the oversight of the **Jackson-Perry Regional Office of Education**. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more structured or supportive environment than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on credit recovery and academic progress for students who may have faced behavioral, social, or academic challenges in their home districts.

The program at Lewis School is characterized by its emphasis on individualized instruction and a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for personalized attention and emotional support. By fostering a smaller, more focused campus culture, the school aims to help students get back on track toward graduation, build essential life skills, and prepare for successful transitions—whether that involves returning to their home school, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact Lewis School at (618) 457-5393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.