LEWIS-CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis-Clark Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 school district, located in Wood River, IL with about 279 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Lewis-Clark Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 at 501 E Lorena Ave in Wood River, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on essential academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community atmosphere. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic journeys through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development.

Beyond its academic core, Lewis-Clark Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Wood River community. The school emphasizes a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and extracurricular enrichment. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff at Lewis-Clark strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative years of schooling.

For more information, contact Lewis-Clark Elem School at (618) 254-4354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.