- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160051000835
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary ranks #1 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 160051000835 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12.4:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Lewis and Clark Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- This school 348
Lewis and Clark Elementary
348 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 161% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 161% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Idaho - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 28.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Lewis and Clark Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary?
Lewis and Clark Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elementary?
76.6% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary?
Lewis and Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lewis and Clark Elementary rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary ranks #1 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elementary, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.