Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hayes Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayes Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hayes Lewis Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Hayes Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Lewis Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Lewis Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hayes Lewis Elementary School?
131 students attend Hayes Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hayes Lewis Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Lewis Elementary School?
Hayes Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayes Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayes Lewis Elementary School part of?
Hayes Lewis Elementary School is part of Leslie County School District.
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