Below Average
#1890 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lewis and Clark Elem.
Elementary School · RIVERVIEW GARDENS
10242 Prince St Louis MO 631, St. Louis, MO 63136
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,890 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#135 of 193
public schools
In district
#4 of 13
RIVERVIEW GARDENS
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Lewis and Clark Elem.
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About Lewis and Clark Elem.
Lewis and Clark Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RIVERVIEW GARDENS. Lewis and Clark Elem. serves approximately 140 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
Lewis and Clark Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,890 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Lewis and Clark Elem. show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 140 students, Lewis and Clark Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Lewis and Clark Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
55% of students at Lewis and Clark Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lewis and Clark Elem. — Students at Lewis and Clark Elem. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Lewis and Clark Elem. Compares
See how Lewis and Clark Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
10242 Prince St Louis MO 631, St. Louis, MO 63136
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lewis and Clark Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEMASTERS ELEM. (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| EAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.6 |
| LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 1.7 mi | — |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,388
Median Home Value
$77,300
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
Population
41,314
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Median Age
35.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE Kansas City, MO | 4.5 |
| DREXEL ELEM. Drexel, MO | 4.5 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEM. Cardwell, MO | 4.5 |
| ST GEORGE SCHOOL Linn, MO | 4.5 |
| FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.4 |
| KINGSVILLE ELEM. Kingsville, MO | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lewis and Clark Elem.
What grades does Lewis and Clark Elem. serve?
Lewis and Clark Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elem.?
Lewis and Clark Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elem. is 12.7:1. 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 Elem. rank in MO?
Lewis and Clark Elem. ranks #1,890 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lewis and Clark Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis and Clark Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis and Clark Elem. has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewis and Clark Elem. a charter school?
No, Lewis and Clark Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis and Clark Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lewis and Clark Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis and Clark Elem.?
100.0% of students at Lewis and Clark Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (314) 868-5205
Resources & Links
District
RIVERVIEW GARDENS- District Enrollment
- 5,100
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,486
- District Rank
- #4 of 13
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