Lewis & Clark Elementary School

415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#560 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
51%
40%
61%
53%
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA 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 #560 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badger Mountain Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
480 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Richland School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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