Lewis & Clark Elementary School

18101 Clark & York Blvd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1030 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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53%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
21%
22%
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White
55%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewis & Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is ranked #1030 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
871 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Caroline Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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