- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Forks, ND
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380813000257
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elementary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 380813000257 · Grand Forks, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.9:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Lewis and Clark Elementary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school 178
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elementary School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 3% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Lewis and Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Grand Forks
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Viking Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
27.4% 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 73.0% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 School rank among schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.