LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH

(402)494-1917

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public institution located in South Sioux City, Nebraska, serving students in the South Sioux City Community School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its elementary-aged students. As part of a culturally diverse community, the school emphasizes fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families to ensure that every child has the resources needed to succeed in their early educational journey.

Beyond core academics, Lewis & Clark Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and engaging school culture. The administration and faculty focus on implementing comprehensive curriculum standards while integrating social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and character. By prioritizing active community involvement and clear communication, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also for becoming positive, contributing members of their local community.

227

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	167
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
167 (73.6 %)
White
23 (10.1 %)
American Indian
21 (9.3 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS
Phone:	(402)494-1917
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 33