Lewis & Clark Elementary School

800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#508 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lewis & Clark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
72%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewis & Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID 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 #508 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
426 students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lewis & Clark Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis & Clark Elementary School part of?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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