- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000476
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 160264000476 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 17.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Lewis & Clark Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 401
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Elementary School compares
Lewis & Clark Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 60% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis & Clark Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.