Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis & Clark Elementary School serves the southern part of Council Bluffs, IA, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance from the school edge being about 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis & Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College View Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
271 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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