Lewis & Clark Elementary School

lces.sthelens.k12.or.us

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public institution located in St. Helens, Oregon, serving students in the St. Helens School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on foundational skills and community values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of belonging within the local St. Helens community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards through a balanced approach that incorporates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Lewis & Clark Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and collaborative learning, often involving parents and guardians in the educational process. As part of the St. Helens School District, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning.

426

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	62
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	37
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
309 (72.7%)
Hispanic
62 (14.6%)
Two or More
37 (8.7%)
American Indian
11 (2.6%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	St Helens SD 502
Phone:	(503)366-7603
Website:	http://lces.sthelens.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 78