LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis & Clark Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alton CUSD 11 school district, located in Godfrey, IL with about 258 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Lewis & Clark Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lewis & Clark Elementary School, located in Godfrey, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of early literacy and numeracy skills. By emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their formative academic years.

The school’s atmosphere is characterized by a commitment to community engagement and student-centered instruction. Located on Humbert Road, Lewis & Clark Elementary provides a variety of classroom experiences and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage curiosity and active participation. Through its structured curriculum and focus on character development, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment that reflects the values of the broader Godfrey community.

For more information, contact Lewis & Clark Elem School at (618) 463-2177 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.