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#1054 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 47% in state

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland, WA

A Richland School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

415 Jadwin, Richland, WA 99352

  • Math 57% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$16,042
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Lewis & Clark Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis & 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,201/100K

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

$96,875

Median home value

$442,100

Median rent

$1,457/mo

College educated

48.4%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sagebrush Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi13Compare →
Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.9 mi390Compare →
Marcus Whitman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.9 mi464Compare →
Pacific Crest Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.4K–120.9 mi343Compare →

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.

Richland School District

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#9 of 21
District spending per student
$16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis & Clark Elementary School

What grades does Lewis & Clark Elementary School serve?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lewis & Clark Elementary School?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 17.1:1. 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 School rank in WA?

Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks #1,054 of 2,228 schools in WA.

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

Lewis & Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis & Clark Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lewis & Clark Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.2% of students at Lewis & 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
480
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
Area population (ZIP 99352)
36,641
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
38.4
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99352; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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