LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

John D. Lewis Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the Austin community on the west side of Chicago. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Its curriculum focuses on foundational academic instruction, aiming to prepare students for high school success within a traditional urban school setting.

As a community-centered institution, Lewis Elementary plays an active role in its local neighborhood, often focusing on student development through classroom-based learning and extracurricular engagement. The school is situated in a densely populated area and functions as a hub for local families, providing essential educational services and resources to the youth of the Austin area.

For more information, contact Lewis Elem School at (773) 534-3060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.