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#393 of 451 schools in ND

Lewis and Clark Elementary School

Elementary School · Fargo 1 · Fargo, ND

A Fargo 1 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1729 16th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$17,740
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis and Clark Elementary School 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fargo), 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

$57,699

Median home value

$239,200

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58103; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.9 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fargo 1

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#18 of 23
District spending per student
$17,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis and Clark Elementary School is listed in FARGO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis and Clark Elementary School

Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fargo, ND, part of Fargo 1, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis and Clark Elementary School

What grades does Lewis and Clark Elementary School serve?

Lewis and Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary School?

Lewis and Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 10.2:1. 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 School rank in ND?

Lewis and Clark Elementary School ranks #393 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Lewis and Clark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis and Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis and Clark Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lewis and Clark Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lewis and Clark Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

46.0% of students at Lewis and Clark Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 58103)
48,520
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
35.1
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 58103; 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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