LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.

www.lps53.org/lc

558 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis and Clark Elementary School is a public school located in Liberty, Missouri, serving as part of the Liberty Public School District. Situated on Nashua Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing young learners for success as they transition through their formative years.

As a member of the Liberty school community, Lewis and Clark Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to promote student achievement, creativity, and character development. Through various school programs and a commitment to academic excellence, the institution strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

558

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	29
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
456 (81.7 %)
Two or More
45 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.2 %)
Black
19 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-5430
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/lc
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 117