Lewis And Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot, North Dakota, serving 528 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Minot 1 school district.
While Lewis And Clark Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Edison Elementary and Bel Air Elementary, it faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 24% compared to just 1% at John Hoeven Elementary and 9% at Bel Air Elementary. Academically, Lewis And Clark lags behind the district and state averages, with only 35% of students proficient in Mathematics and 30% in Reading, versus 39% and 44% respectively for the Minot 1 district.
Additionally, Lewis And Clark has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 37.31%, compared to 21.22% at Bel Air Elementary and 28.87% at John Hoeven Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining in recent years, from 31st out of 39 schools in 2020-2021 to 42nd out of 48 in 2022-2023, suggesting it is underperforming compared to its peers. Despite increased spending per student, the school has not seen improved academic outcomes, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.
Minot 1
Students at Lewis And Clark Elementary School are 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Lewis And Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Erik Ramstad Middle SchoolHigh : Magic City Campus High SchoolHigh : Souris River Campus Alternative High School
In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Lewis And Clark Elementary School.