- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, NE
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310381002001
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Middle School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 310381002001 · Bellevue, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 13.2:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students)
Lewis & Clark Middle School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellevue West
Bellevue West Sr High School
1,529 students
- Bellevue East
Bellevue East Sr High School
1,420 students
- Wake Robin Ele 543
Wake Robin Elementary School
543 students
- Fairview Eleme 486
Fairview Elementary School
486 students
- Logan Fontenel 480
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
480 students
- This school 476
Lewis & Clark Middle School
476 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Middle School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark Middle School compares
Lewis & Clark Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 24% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Lewis & Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellevue Public Schools reports $13,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue West Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue East Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Middle School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, NE. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% lower 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 Middle School?
23.4% of students at Lewis & Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Middle School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bellevue, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue Public Schools?
Besides Lewis & Clark Middle School, Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students), Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students), and Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students). See the Bellevue Public Schools district page for the complete list.