LEWTON SCHOOL

Lewton School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lansing Public School District school district, located in Lansing, MI with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 17 teachers, Lewton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lewton School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the Lansing School District. Situated at 2000 Lewton Place, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes community involvement and strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

As a part of the broader Lansing School District, Lewton School benefits from the district’s initiatives to promote equity and excellence in education. The school encourages family and community engagement through various programs, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where parents, teachers, and staff work together to support student success. With its focus on inclusive practices and a commitment to nurturing each child’s potential, Lewton remains a key educational hub for families in the Lansing area.

For more information, contact Lewton School at (517) 755-1460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
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LEWTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lansing, MI with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
290
Teachers:
17.5
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
6th Grade
7th 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 290 students

Black or African American
34.8%
Hispanic/Latino
34.5%
White
19.0%
Two or more races
11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.