Enrollment
1,009
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis and Clark Elementary
Lewis and Clark Elementary is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Ruther Glen, Virginia, enrolling 1,009 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Virginia schools and 32% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,009 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Caroline County Public Schools spends $11,610 per pupil, 21% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ruther Glen's public schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary (456 students): Lewis and Clark Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students) and Caroline Middle (983 students) alongside Lewis and Clark Elementary.
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 compares
Lewis and Clark Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caroline County Public Schools, which includes Lewis and Clark Elementary.
$11,610
Per student
-21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lewis and Clark Elementary a good school?
Lewis and Clark Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia 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 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.
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