LEWIS LEMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis Lemon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 331 students offering grade levels from 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 24 teachers, Lewis Lemon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Lemon Elementary, located at 1993 Mulberry St in Rockford, Illinois, is a public school serving the Rockford Public School District 205. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school’s mission focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. Beyond its standard core curriculum, Lewis Lemon often prioritizes initiatives that support literacy and numeracy skills, utilizing various resources to ensure students meet state benchmarks. By maintaining strong partnerships with local families and community organizations, the school strives to create a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students from a variety of backgrounds can develop the necessary skills to succeed academically and personally.

For more information, contact Lewis Lemon Elementary at (815) 967-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1993 Mulberry St
Rockford, IL 61101-5670
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LEWIS LEMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockford, IL with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rockford SD 205
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
24.13
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEWIS LEMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.9%
White
12.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Two or more races
7.3%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.