School Overview
Lewis & Clark Elementary School, located at 18101 Clark & York Blvd in Ruther Glen, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caroline County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural-to-suburban setting, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding Caroline County community. As an elementary school, it focuses on building core academic skills in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth during the critical early years of a child's education.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community involvement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL), Lewis & Clark Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. With its focus on personalized instruction and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school remains a central pillar for families in the Ruther Glen area, striving to equip students with the tools necessary for long-term academic and personal success.
1,009
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis and Clark Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White521
Hispanic135
Black229
Asian9
Two or More109
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    521 (51.6%)
  • Black
    229 (22.7%)
  • Hispanic
    135 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    109 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Caroline County Public Schools
Phone: (804)448-0175
Website: http://ccps.us/lewis-and-clark-elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 807
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 85
Kindergarten 154
Grade 1 150
Grade 2 161
Grade 3 174
Grade 4 147
Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lewis and Clark Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten85
Kindergarten154
Grade 1150
Grade 2161
Grade 3174
Grade 4147
Grade 5138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lewis and Clark Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48347.9%
Male52652.1%