ALPHA HART LEWIS

5801 ARBOR POINTE PKWY
COLUMBIA, MO 65202

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School, located in the Arbor Pointe neighborhood of Columbia, Missouri, is a public elementary school serving students in the Columbia Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. It serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing community engagement and partnerships with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while incorporating hands-on learning opportunities that cater to various student needs. Beyond core academics, Alpha Hart Lewis places a strong focus on character development and positive behavioral support. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to creating an equitable educational experience, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

486

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALPHA HART LEWIS
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	33
Black	130
Asian	19
Two or More	79
American Indian	4

White
221 (45.5 %)
Black
130 (26.7 %)
Two or More
79 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.8 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALPHA HART LEWIS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALPHA HART LEWIS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	47.5%
Male	255	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)