- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530966001631 · Wenatchee, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 14.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 424
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch
424 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~424 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, 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 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.
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.