Lewis & Clark Elementary School

800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis & 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 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lewis & Clark Elementary School serves the southwest part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being around 0.9 miles and the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1953
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lewis & 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 & Clark Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#518 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
22%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.47

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Royal Blue and Golden Rod
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewis & Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is ranked #518 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
401 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lewis & Clark Elementary School serves the southwest part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being around 0.9 miles and the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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