Enrollment
424
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wenatchee, WA
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530966001631
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wenatchee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley Academy of Learning K-8 (188 students): Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 31.3:1).
Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students) and Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students) alongside Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch.
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 Sch compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 73.6%
White 22.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wenatchee School District, which includes Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch.
$16,612
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 67.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Wenatchee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch?
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Sch?
60.0% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch?
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wenatchee on the city page.
Is Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch a good school?
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington 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 Wenatchee School District?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.
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