Below Average
#3439 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lewis & Clark Elem School
Elementary School · Alton Cusd 11 · Godfrey, IL
An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6800 Humbert Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035
- Math 37% proficient (2015)
- Reading 37% proficient (2015)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Lewis & Clark Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2012, to 37% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lewis & Clark Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,696
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St Ambrose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Gilson Brown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–1 | 3.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alton Cusd 11
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis & Clark Elem School is listed in Alton CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis & Clark Elem School
Lewis & Clark Elem School is a public elementary school in Godfrey, IL, part of Alton Cusd 11, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,439 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis & Clark Elem School
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elem School serve?
Lewis & Clark Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elem School?
Lewis & Clark Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis & Clark Elem School rank in IL?
Lewis & Clark Elem School ranks #3,439 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lewis & Clark Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis & Clark Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 & Clark Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis & Clark Elem School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Lewis & Clark Elem School a charter school?
No, Lewis & Clark Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis & Clark Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lewis & Clark Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis & Clark Elem School?
58.2% of students at Lewis & Clark Elem School 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (618) 463-2177
- Area population (ZIP 62035)
- 15,915
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 62035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.