Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+3% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in St Helens, Oregon, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #218, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Helens Sd 502 spends $13,483 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St Helens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcbride Elementary School (452 students): Lewis & Clark Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16.7:1).
St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students) and St Helens Middle School (563 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,483
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Helens Sd 502, which includes Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
$13,483
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~426 students)
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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 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Helens, OR.
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, 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 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.
Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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