Lewis Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,036th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Lewis Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lewis Elem School 2,036th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Lewis Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lewis Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 423 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.0% | 52.7% | ▼ 28.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 46.3% | ▲ 29.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Lewis Elem School
Typical home value $284K in zip 60651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lewis Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Hay Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,713th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 14% - 1Young Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,979th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 8% - 1McNair Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,970th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 1Brunson Math & Sci Specialty ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,025th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 3Lloyd Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,657th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 2Howe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,870th of 2,105
ELA 19% - 1Belmont-Cragin Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,943rd of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 2Christopher House Chrt ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away · charter1,853rd of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lewis Elem School in?
Lewis Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Lewis Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lewis Elem School 2,036th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lewis Elem School?
Black 53%, Hispanic 46% (423 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lewis Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60651 is $284K 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.