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John Lewis Elementary School

1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30% in DC
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Lewis Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Lewis Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#61 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Lewis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Lewis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Lewis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of John Lewis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Lewis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
John Lewis Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend John Lewis Elementary School?
427 students attend John Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Lewis Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Lewis Elementary School?
John Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Lewis Elementary School offer ?
John Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Lewis Elementary School part of?
John Lewis Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is John Lewis Elementary School located?
John Lewis Elementary School is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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