Enrollment
348
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+161% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis and Clark Elementary
Lewis and Clark Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.6% of students qualify for free meals, 161% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (28%) (diversity index 44/100).
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students) and Jefferson Middle School (778 students) alongside Lewis and Clark Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis and Clark Elementary compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Lewis and Clark Elementary.
$10,769
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Lewis and Clark Elementary a good school?
Lewis and Clark Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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