Serving 426 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 35-39% (which is higher than 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis & Clark Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Saint Helens, OR, covering approximately 106 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis & Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 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?
35-39% 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?
426 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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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