I.A. Lewis School

Lincoln Parish
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
280 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
School Overview
I.A. Lewis School, located at 1000 Mitchell Avenue in Ruston, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving students in the Lincoln Parish School District. The school typically serves students in the 6th grade, acting as a transitional environment within the local educational system. It is recognized for its focus on providing a foundational middle school experience that prepares students for the academic and social expectations of their secondary education years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ruston community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By focusing on core curriculum areas, extracurricular opportunities, and student character development, I.A. Lewis aims to foster both academic growth and personal responsibility. As part of the Lincoln Parish school system, the school works to align its instruction with state standards while maintaining a commitment to the success of every student within the local community.
280
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    148 (52.9 %)
  • White
    102 (36.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lincoln Parish
Phone: (318)255-5963
Grade Range: 6th - 6th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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
Grade 6 280
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ruston Junior High School
Lincoln Parish
558 Students
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270 (2.4 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th