- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Lewis and Clark Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292667001583
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elem. earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #42 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Elem. has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elem. ranks #42 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elem. held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292667001583 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 27.4:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students)
Lewis and Clark Elem. held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Gard
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- R. G. Central
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- Gibson Elem. 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- This school 137
Lewis and Clark Elem.
137 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elem. reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elem. compares
Lewis and Clark Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 114% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Lewis and Clark Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. G. Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibson Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elem.
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elem.?
Lewis and Clark Elem. has 137 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elem. is 27.4:1, which is 114% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elem.?
97.9% of students at Lewis and Clark Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Elem. is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elem.?
Lewis and Clark Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis and Clark Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elem. ranks #42 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elem., Riverview Gardens also operates Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students), R. G. Central Middle (578 students), and Westview Middle School (524 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.