Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks 205 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 438 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lewis & Clark has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (21.92%) compared to the state average, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are lower than the Pocatello District and Idaho state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's All Grades Math proficiency rate was 40.9%, compared to 45.3% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Additionally, Lewis & Clark has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7% and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.08% to 64.38% over the past few years.

Despite being located in the same district, Lewis & Clark's performance lags behind nearby schools like Chubbuck Elementary and Edahow Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores and state rankings. This suggests the school may benefit from learning best practices from its higher-performing neighbors and addressing potential socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201-4918

(208) 233-2552

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,782

Students who attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alameda Middle School
High:	Pocatello High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 438

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

21.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 68.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.45. (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 largest elementary school student body size in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is $6,782. 7 elementary schools in the Pocatello District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis & Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis & Clark Elementary School 205^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Lewis & Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	39.74	232^nd	335	30.7%
2009	47.14	209^th	349	40.1%
2010	53.01	184^th	356	48.3%
2011	77.18	42^nd	359	88.3%
2012	72.74	69^th	354	80.5%
2013	62.90	132^nd	357	63.0%
2015	49.26	114^th	226	49.6%
2016	53.16	119^th	240	50.4%
2017	38.27	189^th	292	35.3%
2018	51.79	122^nd	254	52.0%
2019	16.57	149^th	171	12.9%
2021	15.32	147^th	166	11.4%
2022	24.66	148^th	188	21.3%
2023	29.56	177^th	252	29.8%
2024	31.45	205^th	301	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.10	83^rd	121	31.4%
2022	6.92	23^rd	23	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.95	48^th	121	60.3%
2022	27.60	19^th	23	17.4%

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Rank History for White students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.20	87^th	135	35.6%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho 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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	629	629
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	589	589
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	598	598
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	579	579
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	623	623
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	623	623
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	552	552
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	543	543
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	522	522
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	541	541
2001	432	4	6	67	15	n/a	n/a	0	524
2002	443	9	9	61	12	n/a	n/a	0	534
2003	443	9	9	61	12	n/a	n/a	0	534
2004	454	7	5	64	10	n/a	n/a	0	540
2005	424	2	6	65	15	n/a	n/a	0	512
2006	427	4	9	75	25	n/a	n/a	0	540
2007	421	9	7	83	18	n/a	n/a	0	538
2008	416	10	7	63	17	n/a	n/a	0	513
2009	441	10	10	67	22	n/a	n/a	0	550
2010	454	13	9	86	26	n/a	n/a	0	588
2011	490	5	6	72	22	1	9	0	605
2012	465	6	9	85	15	1	11	0	592
2013	454	5	5	79	11	2	23	0	579
2014	433	3	2	101	9	1	17	0	566
2015	417	2	1	93	7	2	24	0	546
2016	397	1	1	101	8	6	25	0	539
2017	368	3	0	125	9	3	25	0	533
2018	357	2	1	133	6	3	31	0	533
2019	352	2	1	117	11	4	31	0	518
2020	342	4	0	122	8	2	28	0	506
2021	304	2	1	103	11	1	28	0	450
2022	302	2	0	105	11	0	28	0	448
2023	308	1	0	96	10	0	23	0	438

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
1991	629	26.0	24.1	21.5
1992	589	26.3	22.3	28.5
1993	598	24.9	24.0	30.6
1994	579	25.4	22.8	27.5
1995	623	28.5	21.9	34
1996	623	28.5	21.9	34
1997	552	27.1	20.4	33.2
1998	543	26.2	20.7	37.6
1999	522	26.5	19.7	44.8
2000	541	25.7	21.1	49.5
2001	524	25.6	20.5	54.2
2002	534	25.3	21.1	47.2
2003	534	25.3	21.1	47.2
2004	540	26.3	20.5	51.9
2005	512	26.1	19.6	65
2006	540	26.7	20.2	53.7
2007	538	27.9	19.3	49.6
2008	513	26.7	19.2	59.6
2009	550	26.4	20.8	58.5
2010	588	26.9	21.7	61.2
2011	605	27.5	22.0	64.3
2012	592	26.5	22.3	71.1
2013	579	27.3	21.1	73.2
2014	566	25.9	21.8	73
2015	546	26.0	21.0	73.8
2016	539	25.0	21.5	73.3
2017	533	26.3	20.2	71.3
2018	533	25.3	21.0	71.1
2019	518	25.3	20.4	73
2020	506	25.3	19.9	64.4
2021	450	25.3	17.7	62
2022	448	24.3	18.3	43.1
2023	438	23.8	18.3	64.4

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
1991	629	26.0	24.1	21.5
1992	589	26.3	22.3	28.5
1993	598	24.9	24.0	30.6
1994	579	25.4	22.8	27.5
1995	623	28.5	21.9	34
1996	623	28.5	21.9	34
1997	552	27.1	20.4	33.2
1998	543	26.2	20.7	37.6
1999	522	26.5	19.7	44.8
2000	541	25.7	21.1	49.5
2001	524	25.6	20.5	54.2
2002	534	25.3	21.1	47.2
2003	534	25.3	21.1	47.2
2004	540	26.3	20.5	51.9
2005	512	26.1	19.6	65
2006	540	26.7	20.2	53.7
2007	538	27.9	19.3	49.6
2008	513	26.7	19.2	59.6
2009	550	26.4	20.8	58.5
2010	588	26.9	21.7	61.2
2011	605	27.5	22.0	64.3
2012	592	26.5	22.3	71.1
2013	579	27.3	21.1	73.2
2014	566	25.9	21.8	73
2015	546	26.0	21.0	73.8
2016	539	25.0	21.5	73.3
2017	533	26.3	20.2	71.3
2018	533	25.3	21.0	71.1
2019	518	25.3	20.4	73
2020	506	25.3	19.9	64.4
2021	450	25.3	17.7	62
2022	448	24.3	18.3	43.1
2023	438	23.8	18.3	64.4

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	$998 (14.7%)	$5,785 (85.3%)	$6,782

Data source: Idaho 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 149^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 177^th of 252 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	41	43.3	2.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pocatello District)	54.5	54.2	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	41	48.6	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	55.3	48.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	47.4	32.9	14.5%
4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	52.6	51.3	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
5th Grade Math (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	26.7	31.3	4.6%
5th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	51.6	46.1	5.5%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
All Grades Math (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	38.2	36	2.2%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	52.3	39.8	12.5%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis & Clark Elementary School)	43.3	39	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	438	15.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	11	10	9.1%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	117	96	17.9%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	352	308	12.5%
Two or More Races	31	23	25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73%	64.4%	8.6%

Schools Near Lewis & Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Grace Drive	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2552	438	24	18.3	64.4%	308 (70.3%)	1 (0.2%)	96 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	31.5	205^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.6	177^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.8%	28	48.6	46.6	26.8	40.9	29.2	52.8	38.6	35.2	42.2	$6,782	$998	$5,785
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School	Public	K-5	427 Lark Lane	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-6050	524	28	18.7	59.7%	400 (76.3%)	6 (1.1%)	74 (14.1%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	38.4	185^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.5%		48.7	131^st of 252 public elementary schools	48.0%	54	51.2	50.0	31.9	44.2	40.7	38.7	47.7	46.2	44.1	$7,132	$1,210	$5,923
Syringa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 East Griffith Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4040	356	20	17.9	44.7%	270 (75.8%)	3 (0.8%)	54 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.1%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.8%)	56.1	126^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.1%		50.4	123^rd of 252 public elementary schools	51.2%	3		45.1		49.7		48.9	54.3	64.6	55.7	$7,004	$1,284	$5,721
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	232	17	13.9	53.0%	181 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	35 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)		64.3							49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375
Lincoln Preschool Center	Public	PK, KG-6	330 Oakwood Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-6606	145	5	29.0		104 (71.7%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 East Oak Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2575	321	19	17.2	50.8%	219 (68.2%)	5 (1.6%)	74 (23.1%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	39.8	181^st of 301 public elementary schools	39.9%		60.5	92^nd of 252 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	49.2	40.3	45.4	45.1		41.5	35.5	61.4	44.4	$8,258	$1,397	$6,862
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	298	17	17.7	29.9%	247 (82.9%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.1%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9	78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 South 10th Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2976	215	14	15.7	57.7%	165 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	15 (7.0%)								(n/a)				47.9						$7,988	$1,175	$6,813
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Gwen Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2914	343	19	18.2	66.2%	271 (79.0%)	5 (1.5%)	45 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	12.4	267^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.7	222^nd of 252 public elementary schools	11.9%	45	22.0	23.3	26.4	23.7	33.9	25.0	33.9	34.0	30.5	$7,767	$1,528	$6,239
Connor Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1295 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-1447	545	24	22.7		455 (83.5%)	6 (1.1%)	61 (11.2%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	64.4	101^st of 301 public elementary schools	66.4%					(n/a)				58.0	42.4				55.4	$4,917	$560	$4,357

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 70% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School in?

Pocatello District

Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a good school?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks 205^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

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

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

Middle : Alameda Middle School
High : Pocatello High School

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