- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Council Bluffs, IA
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190822000424
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Elementary School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 190822000424 · Council Bluffs, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 16.9:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
Lewis & Clark Elementary School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- This school 271
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
271 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Elementary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Elementary School compares
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Lewis & Clark Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis & Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis & Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Council Bluffs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E a Kreft Primary School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
College View Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
40.5% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 & Clark Elementary School rank among schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), and Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.