Enrollment
476
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis & Clark Middle School
Lewis & Clark Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 476 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $13,274 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students) and Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students) alongside Lewis & Clark Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lewis & Clark Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Lewis & Clark Middle School.
$13,274
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.9%
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 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lewis & Clark Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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