- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruther Glen, VA
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510066002784
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,009
- students enrolled
Lewis and Clark Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066002784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Elementary grew from 890 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 510066002784 · Ruther Glen, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 18.3:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline High (1,315 students)
Lewis and Clark Elementary grew from 890 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline High
Caroline High
1,315 students
- This school
Lewis and Clark Elementary
1,009 students
- Caroline Middl
Caroline Middle
983 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Elementary
837 students
- Madison Elemen 456
Madison Elementary
456 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Elementary reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lewis and Clark Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caroline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Ruther Glen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,009 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary?
Lewis and Clark Elementary has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ruther Glen, VA. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 983 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Elementary?
75.2% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Elementary is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Ruther Glen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Elementary?
Lewis and Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Lewis and Clark Elementary, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students), Caroline Middle (983 students), and Bowling Green Elementary (837 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.