- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meridian, ID
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160210000795
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Middle School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 160210000795 · Meridian, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 20.4:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Lewis & Clark Middle School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 898
Lewis & Clark Middle School
898 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Middle School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Middle School compares
Lewis & Clark Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Lewis & Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis & Clark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis & Clark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Middle School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
23.7% of students at Lewis & Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis & Clark Middle School rank among middle schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Lewis & Clark Middle School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.