Enrollment
171
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wood River, IL
Lewis-Clark Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis-Clark Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174305004321
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis-Clark Jr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wood River · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 171
- students enrolled
Lewis-Clark Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Clark Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wood River, IL.
School address
District: Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 174305004321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis-Clark Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis-Clark Jr High School
Lewis-Clark Jr High School is a small middle school in Wood River, Illinois, enrolling 171 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 also operates Lewis-Clark Elem School (236 students) and Hartford Elem School (172 students) alongside Lewis-Clark Jr High 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 Jr High School compares
Lewis-Clark Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.3%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Lewis-Clark Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wood River-Hartford Esd 15, which includes Lewis-Clark Jr High School.
$16,716
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.7%
Federal 14.1%
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis-Clark Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis-Clark Jr High School
How many students attend Lewis-Clark Jr High School?
Lewis-Clark Jr High School has 171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wood River, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Clark Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Clark Jr High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis-Clark Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis-Clark Jr High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Wood River, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis-Clark Jr High School?
Lewis-Clark Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis-Clark Jr High School rank among public schools in Wood River?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Clark Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wood River, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wood River on the city page.
Is Lewis-Clark Jr High School a good school?
Lewis-Clark Jr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Wood River-Hartford Esd 15?
Besides Lewis-Clark Jr High School, Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 also operates Lewis-Clark Elem School (236 students) and Hartford Elem School (172 students). See the Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 district page for the complete list.
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