Lewis & Clark School

Summary:

Lewis & Clark School is an exceptional elementary school in Missoula, Montana, serving 440 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Missoula Elementary District, which is ranked 54 out of 300 districts in the state, Lewis & Clark consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Montana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (54.29%), Reading (65.31%), and Science (60.47%) that significantly exceed the district and statewide averages. This consistent excellence suggests that Lewis & Clark has effective teaching practices and a strong focus on student achievement. Additionally, the school's relatively diverse student population, with 86.82% White, 4.55% Hispanic, and 4.32% Native American students, reflects the diversity of the local community and may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools like Jeannette Rankin Elementary, Rattlesnake Elementary, and Paxson School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Lewis & Clark stands out with its efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its low student-teacher ratio of 13.8. This suggests that the school is able to provide personalized attention and support to its students, contributing to their exceptional academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2901 Park
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 542-4035

District: Missoula Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,616

Students who attend Lewis & Clark School usually attend:

Middle:	Washington Middle School
High:	Sentinel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

American Indian:

6.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis & Clark School ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), American Indian (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark School is 14.9. 6 elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lewis & Clark School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis & Clark School is $12,616. 6 elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Missoula Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Missoula Elementary 54^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis & Clark School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	71.32	55^th	217	74.7%
2005	71.33	58^th	218	73.4%
2006	60.06	103^rd	234	56.0%
2007	58.16	104^th	230	54.8%
2010	57.81	110^th	241	54.4%
2011	59.21	114^th	247	53.8%
2012	67.52	66^th	244	73.0%
2013	68.39	63^rd	246	74.4%
2015	32.49	205^th	287	28.6%
2016	79.08	38^th	191	80.1%
2017	81.60	11^th	109	89.9%
2018	73.73	22^nd	116	81.0%
2019	69.34	34^th	123	72.4%
2021	80.68	76^th	356	78.7%
2022	87.00	51^st	329	84.5%
2023	89.21	33^rd	332	90.1%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Amazing community of families, staff and kids at Lewis & Clark. IB and exposure to Spanish are frosting on the cake! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lewis & Clark School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	567	567
1991	560	1	6	3	13	n/a	n/a	0	583
1992	561	3	8	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	581
1993	496	2	5	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	510
1994	496	1	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	505
1995	424	1	6	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	436
1996	424	1	6	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	436
1997	431	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	439
1998	411	2	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	422
1999	382	3	5	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	405
2000	428	5	7	6	28	n/a	n/a	0	474
2001	428	6	4	2	27	n/a	n/a	0	467
2002	405	2	6	7	28	n/a	n/a	0	448
2003	405	2	6	7	28	n/a	n/a	0	448
2004	428	2	11	10	22	n/a	n/a	0	473
2005	395	4	14	8	29	n/a	n/a	0	450
2006	387	6	17	2	45	n/a	n/a	0	457
2007	379	6	17	3	61	n/a	n/a	0	466
2008	410	6	12	8	44	n/a	n/a	0	480
2009	370	10	15	7	52	n/a	n/a	0	454
2010	371	14	15	8	57	n/a	n/a	0	465
2011	391	10	14	8	50	0	0	0	473
2012	410	11	14	7	55	1	2	0	500
2013	408	7	12	8	44	2	0	0	481
2014	421	9	14	9	33	2	0	0	488
2015	426	6	16	7	35	1	0	0	491
2016	436	6	19	9	37	3	0	0	510
2017	451	4	19	7	24	2	0	0	507
2018	423	5	22	6	17	2	0	0	475
2019	426	7	19	9	21	1	0	0	483
2020	433	5	14	10	24	2	0	0	488
2021	430	4	9	11	23	1	0	0	478
2022	439	5	10	19	23	2	7	0	505
2023	382	3	9	20	19	1	6	0	440
2024	350	5	7	18	26	0	17	0	423

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	567	26.3	21.5	21.7
1991	583	25.3	23.0	21.3
1992	581	25.3	22.9	11.4
1993	510	23.5	21.7	4.1
1994	505	25.2	20.0	6.7
1995	436	15.1	28.9	9.2
1996	436	15.1	28.9	9.2
1997	439	21.0	20.9	11.4
1998	422	21.2	19.9	9.2
1999	405	20.7	19.6	15.8
2000	474	25.8	18.4	25.1
2001	467	25.3	18.5	28.9
2002	448	23.0	19.5	29.2
2003	448	23.0	19.5	29.2
2004	473	24.3	19.5	29
2005	450	24.6	18.3	31.1
2006	457	25.6	17.9	38.9
2007	466	27.9	16.7	39.1
2008	480	29.2	16.4	39
2009	454	30.0	15.1	44.1
2010	465	29.4	15.7	40.6
2011	473	26.2	18.0	42.9
2012	500	24.9	20.0	38
2013	481	27.7	17.3	31.8
2014	488	28.0	17.4	37.1
2015	491	29.0	16.9	23.8
2016	510	30.0	17.0	30.4
2017	507	29.6	17.1	25.4
2018	475	28.1	16.8	24.8
2019	483	27.8	17.3	22.6
2020	488	27.8	17.5	13.7
2021	478	27.5	17.3	n/a
2022	505	30.5	16.5	n/a
2023	440	31.8	13.8	n/a
2024	423	28.3	14.9	34.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	567	26.3	21.5	21.7
1991	583	25.3	23.0	21.3
1992	581	25.3	22.9	11.4
1993	510	23.5	21.7	4.1
1994	505	25.2	20.0	6.7
1995	436	15.1	28.9	9.2
1996	436	15.1	28.9	9.2
1997	439	21.0	20.9	11.4
1998	422	21.2	19.9	9.2
1999	405	20.7	19.6	15.8
2000	474	25.8	18.4	25.1
2001	467	25.3	18.5	28.9
2002	448	23.0	19.5	29.2
2003	448	23.0	19.5	29.2
2004	473	24.3	19.5	29
2005	450	24.6	18.3	31.1
2006	457	25.6	17.9	38.9
2007	466	27.9	16.7	39.1
2008	480	29.2	16.4	39
2009	454	30.0	15.1	44.1
2010	465	29.4	15.7	40.6
2011	473	26.2	18.0	42.9
2012	500	24.9	20.0	38
2013	481	27.7	17.3	31.8
2014	488	28.0	17.4	37.1
2015	491	29.0	16.9	23.8
2016	510	30.0	17.0	30.4
2017	507	29.6	17.1	25.4
2018	475	28.1	16.8	24.8
2019	483	27.8	17.3	22.6
2020	488	27.8	17.5	13.7
2021	478	27.5	17.3	n/a
2022	505	30.5	16.5	n/a
2023	440	31.8	13.8	n/a
2024	423	28.3	14.9	34.8

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$11,766
2022	$11,509
2023	$12,616

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis & Clark School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 332 Elementary schools	17.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	440	8.9%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	21	19	9.5%
Asian	19	9	52.6%
Hispanic	9	20	122.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	426	382	10.3%
Two or More Races	0	6

Schools Near Lewis & Clark School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	423	28	14.9	34.8%	350 (82.7%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.3%)	7 (1.7%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	89.2	33^rd of 332 public elementary schools	90.1%		87	51^st of 329 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	54.3	65.3	60.5	$12,616
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	385	30	12.9	59.2%	295 (76.6%)	4 (1.0%)	33 (8.6%)	10 (2.6%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	74.3	85^th of 332 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.3	85^th of 329 public elementary schools	74.2%		51.4	59.1	40.4	$14,214
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	418	30	14.0	36.6%	327 (78.2%)	14 (3.3%)	34 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	95.2	10^th of 332 public elementary schools	97.0%		92.7	20^th of 329 public elementary schools	93.9%	10	61.6	71.9	70.3	$11,703
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	282	26	10.7	71.6%	210 (74.5%)	19 (6.7%)	26 (9.2%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	56.8	157^th of 332 public elementary schools	52.7%		50.5	193^rd of 329 public elementary schools	41.3%	36	30.3	44.7	50.0	$15,100
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	417	28	14.7	39.6%	350 (83.9%)	6 (1.4%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	91	23^rd of 332 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.8	42^nd of 329 public elementary schools	87.2%	19	62.8	71.9	53.1	$13,616
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	325	24	13.3	74.5%	255 (78.5%)	13 (4.0%)	12 (3.7%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	63.6	126^th of 332 public elementary schools	62.0%		56	167^th of 329 public elementary schools	49.2%	41	43.9	48.5	40.9	$16,905
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	377	35	10.7	56.8%	299 (79.3%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.3%)	8 (2.1%)	27 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	84.5	50^th of 332 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.9	59^th of 329 public elementary schools	82.1%	9	50.5	55.4	72.7	$14,756
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	463	27	16.9	26.6%	421 (90.9%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.4%)	12 (2.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	92.9	20^th of 332 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.7	19^th of 329 public elementary schools	94.2%	1	69.3	65.1	61.3	$12,786
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	415	27	15.4	36.1%	351 (84.6%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.6%)	7 (1.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	72.1	94^th of 332 public elementary schools	71.7%		81.4	72^nd of 329 public elementary schools	78.1%	22	43.8	57.5	44.6	$10,248
Rattlesnake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Pineview Drive	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4050	407	26	15.4	29.2%	361 (88.7%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.9%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	96.9	6^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.5	8^th of 329 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	68.3	73.0	73.6	$11,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis & Clark School

How many students attend Lewis & Clark School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Lewis & Clark School.

What is the racial makeup of Lewis & Clark School?

Students at Lewis & Clark School are 83% White, 6% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Lewis & Clark School in?

Missoula Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lewis & Clark School attend?

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

Middle : Washington Middle School
High : Sentinel High School

Is Lewis & Clark School a good school?

Yes. Lewis & Clark School ranks in the top 9.9% of Montana elementary schools.

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