Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis and Clark Elementary School serves the northern part of Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis And Clark Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis And Clark Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis And Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Lewis And Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis And Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
439 students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lewis And Clark Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lewis And Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis And Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewis And Clark Elementary School located?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is located in the Lewis And Clark neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 1 other public schools located in Lewis And Clark.
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