- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Damascus, OR
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410600001757Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Damascus · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Damascus, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 410600001757 · Damascus, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
288 enr · 16:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 288
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
288 students
What this shows Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School compares
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oregon - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Damascus
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School?
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Damascus, OR. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Montessori Charter School?
68.4% of students at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Damascus, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School?
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School rank among elementary schools in Damascus?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Damascus, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.