Enrollment
379
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mandan, North Dakota, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.9% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mandan 1 spends $13,128 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mandan's public schools, it stands alongside Red Trail Elementary School (438 students): Lewis and Clark Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.3:1).
Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students) and Mandan Middle School (1,003 students) alongside Lewis and Clark Elementary School.
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 School compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mandan 1, which includes Lewis and Clark Elementary School.
$13,128
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 18.8%
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.
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
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
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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 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandan, ND.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lewis and Clark Elementary School a good school?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota 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 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.
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