W.T. Lewis Elementary School

4701 Modica Lott Road
Bossier City, LA 71111

639 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W.T. Lewis Elementary School, located on Modica Lott Road in Bossier City, Louisiana, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Bossier Parish School District. Known for fostering a supportive academic environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student development through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing the importance of both academic rigor and social-emotional growth to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and its partnership with families to enhance the learning experience. With a dedicated staff and a culture that prioritizes inclusive learning, W.T. Lewis Elementary aims to provide a safe, nurturing space where students are challenged to reach their full potential. By leveraging modern educational resources and emphasizing character development, the school plays a vital role in the Bossier City community as a cornerstone of early childhood and primary education.

639

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	51
Black	188
Asian	27
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
346 (54.1 %)
Black
188 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
51 (8.0 %)
Asian
27 (4.2 %)
Two or More
26 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)759-2100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 110