Lewis-clark Elementary School
Lewis-clark Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lewis-clark Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lewis-clark Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lewis-clark Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lewis-clark Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
4%
26%

Black
4%
17%

White
89%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Lewis-clark Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
605 BROADWAY
EAST ALTON, IL$104,000- 5 Beds | 1 Bath
- (1.76 miles from school)
-
810 EWING ST
EAST ALTON, IL$99,900- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (2.21 miles from school)
-
805 WALNUT
COTTAGE HILLS, IL$59,900- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (3.90 miles from school)
-
1320 WASHINGTON AVE
ALTON, IL$235,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.17 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.

Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.

Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.