Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis and Clark Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grand Forks, ND, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. The typical drive from the furthest edge of the attendance zone to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the zone's outer boundary located no more than 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lewis And Clark Elementary School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
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 0.44, which is less 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
#234 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 #234 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 Century Elementary School, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
178 students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lewis And Clark Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis And Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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