Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lewis And Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
278 students attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lewis And Clark Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark Elementary School?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lewis And Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis And Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis And Clark Elementary School is part of Williston 1 School District.
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