- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · So Sioux City, NE
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317686001614
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686001614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317686001614 · So Sioux City, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Sioux High School (1,193 students)
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Sioux Hi
South Sioux High School
1,193 students
- South Sioux Ci
South Sioux City Middle School
781 students
- Cardinal Eleme 424
Cardinal Elementary School
424 students
- Covington Elem 408
Covington Elementary School
408 students
- Harney Element 328
Harney Elementary School
328 students
- This school 253
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
253 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch compares
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 111% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
White 9.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for So Sioux City Community Schs reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Sioux City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in So Sioux City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is 12:1, which is 11% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% 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 & Clark Elementary Sch?
65.2% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 & Clark Elementary Sch rank among schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in So Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students), South Sioux City Middle School (781 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.