Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis and Clark Elementary serves the southwest part of Caldwell, ID, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis And Clark Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis And Clark Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
69%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis And Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lewis And Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis And Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Canyon Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
348 students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lewis And Clark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis And Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis And Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is part of Caldwell School District.
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