Enrollment
288
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Damascus, Oregon, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Damascus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary (506 students): Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.7:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) alongside Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter 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 Montessori Charter School compares
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Damascus on the city page.
Is Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School a good school?
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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