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#653 of 967 schools in NE
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Elementary School · So Sioux City Community Schs · So Sioux City, NE
A So Sioux City Community Schs elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 2ND AVE, So Sioux City, NE 68776
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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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
$68,686
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Harney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| E N Swett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 1.0 mi | 205 | 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.
So Sioux City Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is listed in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in So Sioux City, NE, part of So Sioux City Community Schs, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch serve?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch rank in NE?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch ranks #653 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 & Clark Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch?
87.4% of students at Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (402) 494-1917
- Area population (ZIP 68776)
- 15,034
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 68776; 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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