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Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.

Grades KG–12 · Combined / other · Independence, MO · NCES 291229002995

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri other enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

327

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

0:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
111
Teachers (FTE)
7.1
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1

What the reported data says about Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Independence. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fort Osage R-I. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.7%) and Black (14.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.

  1. 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
15.3%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White75.7%
  • Hispanic4.5%
  • Black14.4%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
  • Multiracial3.6%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Fire Prairie Middle

Middle · Fort Osage R-I

05–067130.1 mi
Early Childhood Ctr.

Other · Fort Osage R-I

PK–PK1334.4 mi
Sunshine Center

Other · Independence 30

PK–PK1064.8 mi
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr

Other · Grain Valley R-V

PK–PK837.2 mi
Hanthorn Early Education

Other · Independence 30

PK–PK1807.7 mi
Day Treatment

Other · Independence 30

KG–1207.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.

What grades does Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. serve?

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Fort Osage R-I.

How many students attend Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.?

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 111 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 10.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Osage R-I attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. in?

Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr. is part of Fort Osage R-I, based in Independence, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lewis and Clark Learning Ctr.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fire Prairie Middle (0.1 mi), Early Childhood Ctr. (4.4 mi), Sunshine Center (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.