IllinoisSchoolsLewis School

Lewis School

PublicRegular
Carbondale, Illinois · Carbondale ESD 95
Students309enrolled
Hispanic11%of students
White0%of students
Black2%of students
Asian53%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students309
Grade Span4–5
Student:Teacher11.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Lewis School's enrollment is predominantly asian (52.6%).

309students
Hispanic / Latino11.2%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian52.6%
American Indian / AN23.4%
Two or More11.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.