Enrollment
352
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Astoria, OR
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410162000156
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Astoria, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Astoria, Oregon, enrolling 352 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Astoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Astor Elementary School (342 students): Lewis & Clark Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.7:1).
Astoria Sd 1 also operates Astoria Senior High School (594 students) and Astoria Middle School (454 students) alongside Lewis & Clark Elementary 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 & Clark Elementary School compares
Lewis & Clark Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$15,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Lewis & Clark Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Astoria Sd 1, which includes Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
$15,477
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 53.0%
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 & Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Astoria Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Astor Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Astoria
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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Astoria, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 14% 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 School?
32.1% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Astoria, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis & Clark Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Astoria, 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 Astoria on the city page.
Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. 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 Astoria Sd 1?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Astoria Sd 1 also operates Astoria Senior High School (594 students), Astoria Middle School (454 students), and Astor Elementary School (342 students). See the Astoria Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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