LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lewis and Clark Elementary, located at 1102 Laster Street in Caldwell, Idaho, is a public school serving the local community within the Caldwell School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic and social development of its primary-grade students. By emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while promoting character development and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, Lewis and Clark Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student growth. The school utilizes various resources to support different learning styles and encourages a collaborative school culture. Located in the heart of Caldwell, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, striving to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

348

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	241
Black	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
241 (69.3%)
White
98 (28.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	CALDWELL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)455-3345
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 65