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#366 of 451 schools in ND

Lewis and Clark Elementary School

Elementary School · Minot 1 · Minot, ND

A Minot 1 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2215 8th St NW, Minot, ND 58703

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$15,253
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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

$82,926

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Ryan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–121.0 mi362Compare →
Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.3 mi432Compare →
Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–51.5 mi72Compare →
Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available90Compare →

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.

Minot 1

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 20
District spending per student
$15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis and Clark Elementary School is listed in MINOT 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 Minot, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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 Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lewis and Clark Elementary School?

Lewis and Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 13.4:1. 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 #366 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 4.7 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 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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?

36.5% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
Area population (ZIP 58703)
22,604
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
33.2
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 58703; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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