- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lewis-Clark Jr High School shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 174305004321 · Wood River, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Clark Elem School (236 students)
Lewis-Clark Jr High School shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lewis-Clark Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis-Clark El
Lewis-Clark Elem School
236 students
- Hartford Elem
Hartford Elem School
172 students
- This school
Lewis-Clark Jr High School
171 students
What this shows Lewis-Clark Jr High School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis-Clark Jr High School compares
Lewis-Clark Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 reports $18,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.