LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/lewisandclark

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis and Clark Elementary School, located at 1100 13th Ave S in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a prominent member of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its curriculum is built upon state educational standards, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while encouraging students to become active, lifelong learners.

Beyond traditional academics, Lewis and Clark Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes character development and student well-being. The school typically offers a range of opportunities for student involvement, including various extracurricular activities and programs that promote social-emotional growth. By maintaining strong lines of communication between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community, the school aims to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

178

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
130 (73.0%)
Two or More
24 (13.5%)
Hispanic
19 (10.7%)
Black
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2285
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/lewisandclark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 3

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	47.2%
Male	94	52.8%

Elementary School K - 6th