- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Helens, 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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411172004195
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172004195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 411172004195 · St Helens, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 19.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens High School (823 students)
Lewis & Clark Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Helens High
St Helens High School
823 students
- St Helens Midd
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- This school
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- St Helens Arth 160
St Helens Arthur Academy
160 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Elementary School reports 426 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 3% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oregon - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$15,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 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 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Lewis & Clark Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Helens Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Helens Arthur Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in St Helens
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Helens, OR. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
54.3% 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 72.7% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, 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 St Helens on the city page.
What other schools are in St Helens Sd 502?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), St Helens Middle School (563 students), and Mcbride Elementary School (452 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.