Enrollment
276
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, MT
Lewis & Clark School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301649000509
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 276
- students enrolled
Lewis & Clark School has class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, MT.
School address
District: Lewistown Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301649000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis & Clark School
Lewis & Clark School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewistown, Montana, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Montana schools and 113% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lewistown Elem spends $12,033 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lewistown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Park School (159 students): Lewis & Clark School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 8.4:1).
Lewistown Elem also operates Lewistown 7-8 (198 students) and Garfield School (182 students) alongside Lewis & Clark 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 School compares
Lewis & Clark School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 113% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Lewis & Clark School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewistown Elem, which includes Lewis & Clark School.
$12,033
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 43.7%
Federal 21.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis & Clark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewistown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark School?
Lewis & Clark School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark School is 25.1:1, which is 113% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark School?
Lewis & Clark School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewistown on the city page.
Is Lewis & Clark School a good school?
Lewis & Clark School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana 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 Lewistown Elem?
Besides Lewis & Clark School, Lewistown Elem also operates Lewistown 7-8 (198 students), Garfield School (182 students), and Highland Park School (159 students). See the Lewistown Elem district page for the complete list.
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