Alpha Hart Lewis

Summary:

Alpha Hart Lewis is an elementary school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 486 students. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alpha Hart Lewis consistently ranks in the bottom 20-25% of Missouri elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments compared to the district and state. The school's academic struggles are particularly pronounced for African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Alpha Hart Lewis has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.8% to 32.3% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages. This high-poverty school, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that the challenges may not be solely due to a lack of funding or resources.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Columbia 93 district, such as John Ridgeway Elementary, Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary, and Ulysses S. Grant Elementary, generally perform significantly better than Alpha Hart Lewis on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. These nearby schools also have a more socioeconomically diverse student population, suggesting that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help Alpha Hart Lewis improve its outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65202-0089

(573) 214-3200

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
710^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,726

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

African American:

23.4%

Two or more races:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alpha Hart Lewis ranks worse than 78.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 18^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alpha Hart Lewis is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), African American (23.4%), two or more races (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpha Hart Lewis is 12.2, which is the 8^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Alpha Hart Lewis employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpha Hart Lewis is $11,726. 19 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alpha Hart Lewis:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpha Hart Lewis 710^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Alpha Hart Lewis in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

White students:

Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alpha Hart Lewis

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Rank History for all students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	4.93	1072^nd	1108	3.2%
2014	6.71	1041^st	1089	4.4%
2015	16.99	935^th	1058	11.6%
2016	15.89	760^th	865	12.1%
2017	6.36	987^th	1032	4.4%
2018	12.08	945^th	1045	9.6%
2019	8.24	979^th	1052	6.9%
2021	15.25	768^th	901	14.8%
2022	9.54	829^th	908	8.7%
2023	12.85	797^th	898	11.2%
2024	22.20	710^th	906	21.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	21.46	37^th	41	9.8%
2021	36.13	3^rd	6	50.0%
2022	16.50	6^th	6	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	22.80	768^th	887	13.4%
2019	16.53	834^th	907	8.0%
2021	36.67	362^nd	574	36.9%
2022	16.10	499^th	532	6.2%
2023	30.99	452^nd	611	26.0%
2024	46.55	321^st	625	48.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.25	253^rd	302	16.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	19.62	214^th	243	11.9%
2019	22.10	210^th	250	16.0%
2021	18.37	154^th	163	5.5%
2023	31.97	136^th	185	26.5%
2024	36.89	120^th	191	37.2%

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Rank History for White students at Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.34	828^th	898	7.8%
2019	13.90	869^th	917	5.2%
2021	22.10	565^th	691	18.2%
2022	6.22	660^th	675	2.2%
2023	7.98	645^th	673	4.2%
2024	25.37	524^th	668	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Alpha Hart Lewis

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	376	258	11	45	2	2	50	744
2012	354	233	8	50	3	0	52	700
2013	301	261	6	45	2	0	43	658
2014	289	264	7	39	1	0	41	641
2015	333	306	7	46	2	0	57	751
2016	246	193	4	27	3	0	42	515
2017	216	164	6	23	4	0	56	469
2018	188	162	3	22	4	2	66	447
2019	170	166	2	19	1	2	71	431
2020	151	142	6	14	1	2	79	395
2021	163	115	3	10	0	2	94	387
2022	237	167	9	18	4	0	103	538
2023	221	130	19	33	4	0	79	486
2024	208	109	24	49	2	0	74	466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alpha Hart Lewis

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	744	50.6	14.6	70.3
2012	700	53.1	13.1	72
2013	658	51.5	12.7	69.6
2014	641	51.3	12.4	77.4
2015	751	51.0	14.7	78.3
2016	515	37.0	13.9	76.7
2017	469	36.7	12.7	100
2018	447	37.0	12.0	100
2019	431	31.5	13.6	99.3
2020	395	32.0	12.3	99.2
2021	387	32.0	12.0	99.2
2022	538	38.3	14.0	99.4
2023	486	36.7	13.2	99.4
2024	466	37.9	12.2	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alpha Hart Lewis

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	744	50.6	14.6	70.3
2012	700	53.1	13.1	72
2013	658	51.5	12.7	69.6
2014	641	51.3	12.4	77.4
2015	751	51.0	14.7	78.3
2016	515	37.0	13.9	76.7
2017	469	36.7	12.7	100
2018	447	37.0	12.0	100
2019	431	31.5	13.6	99.3
2020	395	32.0	12.3	99.2
2021	387	32.0	12.0	99.2
2022	538	38.3	14.0	99.4
2023	486	36.7	13.2	99.4
2024	466	37.9	12.2	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alpha Hart Lewis

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$360 (3.2%)	$10,780 (96.8%)	$11,141
2020	$187 (1.7%)	$10,845 (98.3%)	$11,032
2021	$561 (4.3%)	$12,376 (95.7%)	$12,937
2022	$516 (4.4%)	$11,210 (95.6%)	$11,726

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpha Hart Lewis

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 979^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 797^th of 898 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpha Hart Lewis)	16.4	11.9	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	39.4	32.4	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpha Hart Lewis)	27.3	19	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	43.1	38.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpha Hart Lewis)	26.5	14.6	11.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	48	37.2	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpha Hart Lewis)	18.8	17	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	46.9	41.2	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpha Hart Lewis)	19.4	11.6	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	46.5	38.9	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Alpha Hart Lewis)	13.4	23.1	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpha Hart Lewis)	17.9	26.6	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	45	42.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	431	486	12.8%
African American	166	130	21.7%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	2	19	850%
Hispanic	19	33	73.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	170	221	30%
Two or More Races	71	79	11.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	99.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Alpha Hart Lewis

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alpha Hart Lewis	Public	PK, KG-5	5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3200	466	38	12.2	99.4%	208 (44.6%)	109 (23.4%)	49 (10.5%)	24 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (15.9%)	22.2	710^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.6%		12.9	797^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.2%	87	33.7	23.7	11.8	16.7	31.0	27.7	28.4	$11,726	$516	$11,210
Center For Early Lrning-North	Public	PK	2201 E. Smiley Lane	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	427	60	7.0	40.3%	182 (42.6%)	113 (26.5%)	55 (12.9%)	30 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.5%)								(n/a)
Blue Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Woodland Dr	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3580	469	35	13.5	76.1%	134 (28.6%)	165 (35.2%)	77 (16.4%)	23 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (14.3%)	13.6	794^th of 906 public elementary schools	12.4%		14.5	778^th of 898 public elementary schools	13.4%	16	15.3	27.9	15.1	18.7	22.9	19.0	13.3	$13,334	$729	$12,605
Derby Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Derby Ridge Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3270	360	35	10.3	70.6%	104 (28.9%)	152 (42.2%)	34 (9.4%)	22 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (13.1%)	11.5	817^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.8%		10.3	816^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.1%	1	5.6	16.4	12.2	15.6	18.3	16.2	27.2	$14,822	$759	$14,063
Parkade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Parkade Blvd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3630	373	31	11.8	62.2%	160 (42.9%)	115 (30.8%)	34 (9.1%)	22 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	40 (10.7%)	34.4	616^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.0%		28.8	674^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.9%	58	24.0	33.8	21.4	37.3	35.0	46.4	27.9	$13,864	$733	$13,131
Eugene Field Center	Public	1-5	1010 Rangeline St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3750	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$3,397	$125	$3,272
Eliot Battle Elementary	Public	K-5	2600 BATTLE Avenue	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3790	359	34	10.5	73.0%	109 (30.4%)	164 (45.7%)	26 (7.2%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	42 (11.7%)	8.5	847^th of 906 public elementary schools	6.5%		7.1	853^rd of 898 public elementary schools	5.0%	6	7.1	9.6	11.7	13.4		19.2	15.6	$13,445	$558	$12,887
Thomas Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Hinkson Ave	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3610	216	22	9.9	100.0%	83 (38.4%)	85 (39.4%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.8%)	38.2	578^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.2%		38.9	579^th of 898 public elementary schools	35.5%	1	3.0	21.0	30.0	55.0		32.4	45.0	$15,722	$589	$15,133
John Ridgeway Elementary	Public	K-5	107 E Sexton	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3550	227	16	14.6	17.2%	160 (70.5%)	25 (11.0%)	7 (3.1%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.6%)	79.4	154^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.0%		75.7	180^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.0%	26	38.4	59.9		72.2	48.6	68.5	77.7	$13,131	$604	$12,528
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Locust	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3530	287	22	12.9	51.2%	142 (49.5%)	72 (25.1%)	25 (8.7%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.4%)	73.2	214^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.4%		46.5	496^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.8%	282	47.5	45.1	37.8	59.4	58.5		62.8	$13,101	$622	$12,479

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Is Alpha Hart Lewis a good school?

Alpha Hart Lewis ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Alpha Hart Lewis in?

Columbia 93

How many students attend Alpha Hart Lewis?

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Alpha Hart Lewis.

What is the racial makeup of Alpha Hart Lewis?

Students at Alpha Hart Lewis are 45% White, 23% African American, 16% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

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