- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson City, MO
Lewis and Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291619000476
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 81.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 291619000476 · Jefferson City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 11.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Lewis and Clark Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.2 → 81.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- This school
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- Pioneer Trail 396
Pioneer Trail Elementary
396 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Middle reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Middle compares
Lewis and Clark Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Lewis and Clark Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Middle
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Middle?
Lewis and Clark Middle has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,005 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Middle is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis and Clark Middle?
43.7% of students at Lewis and Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Middle is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Middle?
Lewis and Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Lewis and Clark Middle rank among middle schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Lewis and Clark Middle, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (927 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.