Lewton School

2000 LEWTON PL
LANSING, MI 48911

www.lansingschools.net

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lewton School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the Lansing School District. Situated at 2000 Lewton Place, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes community involvement and strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

As a part of the broader Lansing School District, Lewton School benefits from the district’s initiatives to promote equity and excellence in education. The school encourages family and community engagement through various programs, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where parents, teachers, and staff work together to support student success. With its focus on inclusive practices and a commitment to nurturing each child’s potential, Lewton remains a key educational hub for families in the Lansing area.

272

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	172
Black	29
Asian	2
Two or More	29

Hispanic
172 (63.2%)
White
40 (14.7%)
Black
29 (10.7%)
Two or More
29 (10.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	No
District:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1460
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 51

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 13