- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandan, 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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381182000386
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elementary School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 381182000386 · Mandan, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14.6:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Lewis and Clark Elementary School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 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
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- This school 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 284
Roosevelt Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 22% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Lewis and Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Mandan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Stark Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Custer Elementary School
Standard public school
126 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Marmot School 6-12
Standard public school
20 students 2:1 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 (~379 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 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
21.9% 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 73.4% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.