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#650 of 719 schools in ID

Lewis and Clark Elementary

Elementary School · Caldwell District · Caldwell, ID

A Caldwell District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1102 LASTER STREET, Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,104
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis and Clark Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,657

Median home value

$300,900

Median rent

$973/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–80.8 mi491Compare →
Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.3 mi519Compare →
Central Canyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.4 mi730Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Caldwell District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$11,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis and Clark Elementary is listed in CALDWELL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis and Clark Elementary

Lewis and Clark Elementary is a public elementary school in Caldwell, ID, part of Caldwell District, serving approximately 414 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary

What grades does Lewis and Clark Elementary serve?

Lewis and Clark Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary?

Lewis and Clark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewis and Clark Elementary rank in ID?

Lewis and Clark Elementary ranks #650 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Lewis and Clark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis and Clark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lewis and Clark Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis and Clark Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lewis and Clark Elementary a charter school?

No, Lewis and Clark Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis and Clark Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lewis and Clark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis and Clark Elementary?

84.3% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 83605)
41,155
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
31.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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