- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lewis & Clark School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 301649000509 · Lewistown, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 25.1:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewistown 7-8 (198 students)
Lewis & Clark School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewis & Clark School
276 students
- Lewistown 7-8
Lewistown 7-8
198 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
182 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park School
159 students
What this shows Lewis & Clark School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark School compares
Lewis & Clark School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,521
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
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.
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
District finance for Lewistown Elem reports $11,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.