North Lewis Elementary School

604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Lewis Elementary School, located at 604 North Lewis Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of its young learners, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, North Lewis Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by maintaining a structured and nurturing classroom setting.

The school is committed to the success of its diverse student body, often utilizing localized curriculum standards to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks. Beyond core academics, North Lewis typically incorporates initiatives that promote character development and school spirit, helping to create a cohesive campus culture. By balancing traditional instruction with the needs of the New Iberia community, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching educational start for children in the region.

488

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Lewis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	26
Black	112
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
332 (68.0%)
Black
112 (23.0%)
Hispanic
26 (5.3%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Iberia Parish
Phone:	(337)369-6132
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Lewis Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Lewis Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	49.2%
Male	248	50.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th