- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531011001698
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lewis & Clark Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 531011001698 · Yakima, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 19:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Lewis & Clark Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- This school 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- Washington Mid 748
Washington Middle School
748 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark Middle School reports 815 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Lewis & Clark Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Yakima
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Standard public school
1,167 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
848 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
840 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
748 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark Middle School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 852 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Middle School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark Middle School?
82.7% of students at Lewis & Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Lewis & Clark Middle School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.