Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Q: Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks 388 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving 257 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the Council Bluffs Community School District average but lower than the state of Iowa average, particularly in 5th grade. However, the school's proficiency rates in Science for 5th grade were significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Despite its higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Lewis & Clark Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5 over the past decade. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District, Lewis & Clark Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but lags behind in Science proficiency. The school's higher student-teacher ratio and lower overall ranking and rating suggest that it may face more systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 328-6471

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
388^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,301

Students who attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gerald W Kirn Middle School
High:	Abraham Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Lewis & Clark Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 16.9, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Lewis & Clark Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is $19,301, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lewis & Clark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Council Bluffs Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Bluffs Community School District 281^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	34.60	499^th	626	20.3%
2013	44.48	428^th	624	31.4%
2014	56.96	311^th	603	48.4%
2015	54.99	332^nd	616	46.1%
2016	60.44	278^th	599	53.6%
2017	41.42	407^th	574	29.1%
2018	57.21	282^nd	567	50.3%
2019	48.12	350^th	603	42.0%
2021	44.64	350^th	567	38.3%
2022	32.80	429^th	574	25.3%
2023	41.25	390^th	565	31.0%
2024	39.63	388^th	557	30.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	196	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1989	207	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1990	215	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1991	209	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1992	247	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1993	248	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	255
1994	237	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	244
1995	195	2	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	195	2	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	203	1	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	211
1998	207	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1999	212	4	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2000	240	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	-12	239
2001	212	2	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	228
2002	201	10	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2003	201	10	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2004	219	7	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2005	203	9	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2006	237	3	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	252
2007	220	1	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	239
2008	256	6	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	278
2009	264	8	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	290
2010	225	7	2	12	1	0	8	0	255
2011	244	4	1	13	1	0	6	0	269
2012	226	6	1	17	1	0	5	0	256
2013	208	7	0	8	0	0	6	0	229
2014	197	6	4	4	2	0	4	0	217
2015	183	8	6	3	3	0	4	0	207
2016	193	5	3	6	1	0	11	0	219
2017	190	7	3	5	1	0	16	0	222
2018	195	5	4	10	1	0	19	0	234
2019	199	6	4	11	1	4	18	0	243
2020	223	9	5	7	2	5	15	0	266
2021	243	9	4	9	2	5	13	0	285
2022	239	10	3	14	2	1	8	0	277
2023	214	11	1	20	2	2	7	0	257
2024	251	6	0	22	0	1	8	0	288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	11.0	18.4	14.8
1989	211	10.5	20.0	15.2
1990	220	10.5	20.9	18.6
1991	213	10.0	21.3	15
1992	252	12.0	21.0	17.9
1993	255	11.5	22.2	15.3
1994	244	10.0	24.4	17.6
1995	205	9.5	21.6	25.4
1996	205	9.5	21.6	25.4
1997	211	10.0	21.1	21.8
1998	217	11.0	19.7	22.1
1999	228	10.5	21.7	33.3
2000	239	11.0	21.7	30.3
2001	228	14.2	16.1	33.8
2002	221	12.0	18.4	41.2
2003	221	12.0	18.4	41.2
2004	239	13.5	17.7	43.1
2005	219	13.6	16.1	43.8
2006	252	15.2	16.6	40.9
2007	239	15.1	15.8	41
2008	278	19.1	14.6	46.4
2009	290	17.8	16.3	43.4
2010	255	17.0	14.9	45.1
2011	269	16.1	16.7	40.9
2012	256	14.6	17.5	46.9
2013	229	15.4	14.7	47.2
2014	217	14.2	15.2	37.3
2015	207	15.0	13.8	41.1
2016	219	14.0	15.6	47.5
2017	222	15.9	13.9	55.9
2018	234	13.0	18.0	44.4
2019	243	16.0	15.1	31.3
2020	266	22.0	12.0	44
2021	285	19.4	14.6	60.7
2022	277	19.9	13.8	64.3
2023	257	16.9	15.1	49.8
2024	288	17.0	16.9	43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	11.0	18.4	14.8
1989	211	10.5	20.0	15.2
1990	220	10.5	20.9	18.6
1991	213	10.0	21.3	15
1992	252	12.0	21.0	17.9
1993	255	11.5	22.2	15.3
1994	244	10.0	24.4	17.6
1995	205	9.5	21.6	25.4
1996	205	9.5	21.6	25.4
1997	211	10.0	21.1	21.8
1998	217	11.0	19.7	22.1
1999	228	10.5	21.7	33.3
2000	239	11.0	21.7	30.3
2001	228	14.2	16.1	33.8
2002	221	12.0	18.4	41.2
2003	221	12.0	18.4	41.2
2004	239	13.5	17.7	43.1
2005	219	13.6	16.1	43.8
2006	252	15.2	16.6	40.9
2007	239	15.1	15.8	41
2008	278	19.1	14.6	46.4
2009	290	17.8	16.3	43.4
2010	255	17.0	14.9	45.1
2011	269	16.1	16.7	40.9
2012	256	14.6	17.5	46.9
2013	229	15.4	14.7	47.2
2014	217	14.2	15.2	37.3
2015	207	15.0	13.8	41.1
2016	219	14.0	15.6	47.5
2017	222	15.9	13.9	55.9
2018	234	13.0	18.0	44.4
2019	243	16.0	15.1	31.3
2020	266	22.0	12.0	44
2021	285	19.4	14.6	60.7
2022	277	19.9	13.8	64.3
2023	257	16.9	15.1	49.8
2024	288	17.0	16.9	43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$591 (3.1%)	$18,710 (96.9%)	$19,301

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 390^th of 565 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	57.1	76.5	19.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	50.8	52.7	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	68.6	82.4	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	62.5	66	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	67.7	57.1	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	59.7	59.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	87.1	71.4	15.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70.9	63.5	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	55.3	51.4	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	55.8	59.5	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	78.9	74.3	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70	68.2	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	257	5.8%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	11	20	81.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	199	214	7.5%
Two or More Races	18	7	61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	49.8%	18.5%

Schools Near Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	288	17	16.9	43.1%	251 (87.2%)	6 (2.1%)	22 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%	2	57.6	74.4	46.8	75.8	87.2	70.2	36.2	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6537	406	30	13.7	47.0%	336 (82.8%)	12 (3.0%)	40 (9.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	69.1	171^st of 557 public elementary schools	69.3%		59.4	253^rd of 565 public elementary schools	55.2%	82	59.0	78.8	78.6	76.9	83.8	84.3	67.1	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center	Public	PK	620 N. 8th Street	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6446	120	12	10.0	8.3%	99 (82.5%)	6 (5.0%)	12 (10.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6528	451	33	13.6	57.6%	336 (74.5%)	13 (2.9%)	73 (16.2%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	13.6	496^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.8	477^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.6%	19	42.9	55.7	43.3	66.7	54.1	55.0	38.3	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6519	427	30	14.1	60.4%	320 (74.9%)	27 (6.3%)	60 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.0%)	22.6	464^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.7%		21.6	473^rd of 565 public elementary schools	16.3%	9	54.1	52.1	54.1	75.4	52.1	59.0	42.6	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2218 3rd Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6516	384	29	13.1	60.9%	272 (70.8%)	14 (3.6%)	78 (20.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	25.7	455^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.3%		48.8	334^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.9%	121	43.1	64.1	54.9	66.7	69.2	64.8	46.5	$18,750	$1,398	$17,351
College View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 College Road	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6452	470	31	15.1	37.4%	400 (85.1%)	12 (2.6%)	46 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	59.4	261^st of 557 public elementary schools	53.1%		63.2	217^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.6%	44	72.3	87.7	67.2	81.5	82.5	67.2	53.7	$17,397	$688	$16,709
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 S 10th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6522	462	34	13.5	54.3%	312 (67.5%)	11 (2.4%)	104 (22.5%)	9 (1.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.7%)	18.5	476^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.5%		10.9	522^nd of 565 public elementary schools	7.6%	46	47.5	49.2	39.4	73.8	60.0	63.4	35.2	$18,279	$1,230	$17,049
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Ave C	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6469	454	31	14.6	61.7%	313 (68.9%)	34 (7.5%)	82 (18.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (4.0%)	20.9	468^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.0%		21.3	475^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.9%	7	43.8	63.9	55.9	62.5	56.9	61.8	45.6	$17,313	$1,173	$16,140
Rue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3326 6th Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6540	356	27	13.1	53.9%	254 (71.3%)	12 (3.4%)	66 (18.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	15 (4.2%)	34.7	416^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.3%		20.2	481^st of 565 public elementary schools	14.9%	65	51.2	47.2	69.8	73.8	58.5	72.1	60.5	$19,242	$1,012	$18,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?

Students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School in?

Council Bluffs Community School District

What schools do graduates of Lewis & Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gerald W Kirn Middle School
High : Abraham Lincoln High School

Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks 388^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

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