- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Billings, MT
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300387000870
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 741
- students enrolled
Lewis & Clark Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300387000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Middle School grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 300387000870 · Billings, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Steele Middle School (740 students)
Lewis & Clark Middle School grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewis & Clark Middle School
741 students
- Ben Steele Mid
Ben Steele Middle School
740 students
- Meadowlark Sch
Meadowlark School
691 students
- Castle Rock Mi
Castle Rock Middle School
691 students
- Will James Mid
Will James Middle School
634 students
- Medicine Crow
Medicine Crow Middle School
517 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Middle School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Middle School compares
Lewis & Clark Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 85% in Montana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Lewis & Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Billings Elem reports $12,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Steele Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will James Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medicine Crow Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Billings
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ben Steele Middle School
Standard public school
740 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Castle Rock Middle School
Standard public school
691 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Will James Middle School
Standard public school
634 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Medicine Crow Middle School
Standard public school
517 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Middle School
Standard public school
436 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Elder Grove 7-8
Standard public school
248 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Middle School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has 741 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis & Clark Middle School rank among middle schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Billings, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Billings on the city page.
What other schools are in Billings Elem?
Besides Lewis & Clark Middle School, Billings Elem also operates Ben Steele Middle School (740 students), Meadowlark School (691 students), and Castle Rock Middle School (691 students). See the Billings Elem district page for the complete list.