Lewis & Clark Elementary School

111 S 9th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#559 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
31%
40-44%
44%
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewis & Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcbride Elementary School, St. Helens Arthur Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
392 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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