Enrollment
276
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 301649000509
Lewis & Clark School — Lewistown, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lewistown Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lewis & Clark School reports 276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 368 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lewistown Elem spends $15,203 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.4% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 21.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis & Clark School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,203
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 368 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 276 Top 78% in Montana — larger than 22% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301649000509
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 368:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.1%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewistown Elem, which includes Lewis & Clark School.
$15,203
Per student
-29%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
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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 a elementary school in Lewistown, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark School is 19.1:1, which is 58% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark School is White at 92.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark School?
Lewis & Clark School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.