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LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

704 17th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801WILLISTON BASIN 7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
305
Students
Total enrolled
$15,039
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 305 students in grades KG–04 in Williston, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,039 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in Williston, North Dakota, serving grades KG–04 with 305 students. The district invests $15,039 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

305
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution151 male · 154 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 40 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
9%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black2%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380040500907

Academic Outcomes at LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,039Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,039
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,617
Student Support$2,857
Administration$1,805
Operations$2,256
Other$1,504
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,039 spent per student, an estimated $6,662 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
44%
State government
50.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal programs
5.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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
HAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLASB INNOVATION ACADEMY
↓
High School
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOLDEL EASTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyWilliams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWILLISTON BASIN 7 →
Phone: (701)572-6331
NCES ID: 380040500907
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Williston 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 WILLISTON BASIN 7
High
WILLISTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,363 students · 09–12
20% FRL
Mid
BAKKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
627 students · 05–06
● 60 opp28% FRL
Elem
HAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
543 students · KG–04
● 60 opp31% FRL
Mid
WILLISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
485 students · 07–08
● 60 opp27% FRL
Elem
MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
423 students · KG–04
● 60 opp35% FRL
Mid
MISSOURI RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
381 students · 03–08
● 60 opp27% FRL
Elem
RICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
351 students · KG–04
● 60 opp19% FRL
Elem
WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
338 students · KG–04
● 60 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
704 17th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801
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.