Enrollment
471
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, WA
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732001098
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 471 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richland's public schools, it stands alongside Three Rivers Home Link (756 students): Lewis & Clark Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 37.8:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Lewis & Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | 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
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Richland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative education program
756 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
White Bluffs Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Amon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Jason Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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?
60.5% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richland on the city page.
Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Richland School District?
Besides Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.
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