Lewis & Clark Elementary School

6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
35-39%
31%
(15-16)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilson Brown Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
263 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District.

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4   2/7/2022
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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