At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319
Lewis and Clark Elementary School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. 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
- 280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Williston. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Williston Basin 7. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, above the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 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 (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lewis and Clark Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.5%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. 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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Williston Basin 7
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilkinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
301 reported students
Rickard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
319 reported students
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
397 reported students
Garden Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
178 reported students
McVay Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
449 reported students
Hagan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
486 reported students
Public schools near Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 301 | 0.7 mi |
| Rickard Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | KG–04 | 319 | 1.3 mi |
| McVay Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 449 | 1.5 mi |
| Hagan Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 486 | 1.5 mi |
| Missouri Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | KG–05 | 397 | 6.4 mi |
| Garden Valley Elementary School Elementary · Williston Basin 7 | KG–05 | 178 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary School
What grades does Lewis and Clark Elementary School serve?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Williston Basin 7.
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 278 North Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 303 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lewis and Clark Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Williston Basin 7 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lewis and Clark Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lewis and Clark Elementary School in?
Lewis and Clark Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7, based in Williston, ND, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilkinson Elementary School (0.7 mi), Rickard Elementary School (1.3 mi), McVay Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.