Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary

13220 South Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242

810 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis Elementary School is a public school located in Downey, California, serving students within the Downey Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-age students, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school aims to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools within the Downey Unified district, Lewis Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement. The school generally focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. By leveraging local resources and parental support, the staff at Lewis Elementary works to ensure that students are provided with the tools and encouragement necessary to meet state educational benchmarks and develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

810

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	679
Black	37
Asian	38
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
679 (83.8%)
White
44 (5.4%)
Asian
38 (4.7%)
Black
37 (4.6%)
Two or More
11 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Downey Unified
Phone:	(562)904-3590
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 140