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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Lewis & Clark School

2901 Park, Missoula, MT 59801Missoula Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
440
Students
Total enrolled
$13,532
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 440 students in grades PK–05 in Missoula, Montana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,532 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lewis & Clark School is a mid-sized elementary in Missoula, Montana, serving grades PK–05 with 440 students. The district invests $13,532 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Lewis & Clark School

440
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution224 male · 216 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
87%
Asian2%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301857000572

Academic Outcomes at Lewis & Clark School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 59801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,532Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,532
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,954
Student Support$2,571
Administration$1,624
Operations$2,030
Other$1,353
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,532 spent per student, an estimated $5,995 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
42%
State government
39.6%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal programs
18.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Paxson SchoolJeannette Rankin ElRattlesnake Elementary SchoolChief Charlo School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Washington Middle SchoolPorter Middle SchoolMeadow Hill Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyMissoula County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMissoula Elem →
Phone: (406)542-4035
NCES ID: 301857000572
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Missoula seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Missoula Elem
Mid
Washington Middle School
663 students · 06–08
● 45 opp
Mid
Porter Middle School
579 students · 06–08
● 50 opp
Mid
Meadow Hill Middle School
472 students · 06–08
Elem
Paxson School
463 students · PK–05
● 45 opp
Elem
Jeannette Rankin El
461 students · PK–05
Elem
Rattlesnake Elementary School
445 students · PK–05
Elem
Chief Charlo School
429 students · PK–05
Elem
Hawthorne School
387 students · PK–05
● 50 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2901 Park, Missoula, MT 59801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.