Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 463-2177
Lewis & Clark Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lewis & Clark Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 258 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 33% | 17% |
| White | 56% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alton CUSD 11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lewis & Clark Elementary School is Alton High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mark Twain (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alton Early Childhood Grades: PK | 222 students
1.1 miles
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2166 1.1 PK 222 - Godfrey North Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 588 students10
1.4 miles
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171 1.4 2-5 588 - Alton Alton High School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,007 students10
2.4 miles
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700 2.4 9-12 2,007 - Godfrey Gilson Brown Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 235 students
3.1 miles
1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175 3.1 K-1 235 - Alton Eunice Smith Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 198 students
3.8 miles
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077 3.8 K-2 198
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