Lewis School
Carbondale, IL · Carbondale ESD 95 · Grades 4 - 5
1,773rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
Lewis School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lewis School 1,773rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Lewis School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lewis School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 309 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.8% | 49.5% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 39.5% | 21.7% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 12.9% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 12.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Lewis School
Typical home value $129K in zip 62901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lewis School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Thomas Elementary SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 1.4 mi away1,805th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 18% - –Parrish Elem SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 2.9 mi away
- 8Giant City Elem SchoolGiant City CCSD 130 · 3.5 mi away444th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 50% - 7Unity Point Elem SchoolUnity Point CCSD 140 · 3.6 mi away796th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 39% - 9Tri-C Elementary SchoolCarterville CUSD 5 · 5.7 mi away259th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 71% - –Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 6.5 mi away
- 3DeSoto Elementary SchoolDeSoto Cons SD 86 · 7.1 mi away1,620th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 3Carruthers Elementary SchoolMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 8.8 mi away1,478th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lewis School in?
Lewis School is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 district in Carbondale, Illinois.
Is Lewis School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lewis School 1,773rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lewis School?
Black 50%, White 22%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 12% (309 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lewis School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62901 is $129K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.