Enrollment
303
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380040500907
Lewis and Clark Elementary School — Williston, ND
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lewis and Clark Elementary School reports 303 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the North Dakota average and 82% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 202 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Williston Basin 7 spends $15,028 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.8% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 67% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 63% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,028
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 202 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 303 Top 75% in North Dakota — larger than 25% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.2% -67% vs state
NCES ID 380040500907
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 202:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williston Basin 7, which includes Lewis and Clark Elementary School.
$15,028
Per student
-32%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Williston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bakken Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hagan Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Mcvay Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Missouri Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rickard Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wilkinson Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Williston, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 9% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
9.2% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is White at 79.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Williston, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.