Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School

553 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary School, located in Solon, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Solon City School District—a district consistently recognized for academic excellence at both the state and national levels—the school focuses on providing a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards, fostering a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning among its youngest students.

Beyond its academic focus, Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Solon community, often hosting events that promote collaboration and student engagement. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a traditional dedication to core subjects, the school prepares its students for the transition to intermediate grades, ensuring they are well-equipped with both the foundational knowledge and the character skills necessary for lifelong success.

553

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	34
Black	55
Asian	78
Two or More	35

White
351 (63.5 %)
Asian
78 (14.1 %)
Black
55 (9.9 %)
Two or More
35 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.1 %)

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:	Solon City
Phone:	(440)349-6225
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 96

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 132