Lewis & Clark Elementary School

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public school located in Richland, Washington, serving students within the Richland School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community-focused environment, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Richland school system, it follows a curriculum designed to prepare children for success in secondary education while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its experienced teaching staff and a strong partnership between parents and faculty. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning atmosphere, Lewis & Clark Elementary aims to nurture curiosity and academic excellence in all its students. Its location in the heart of Richland makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, contributing to the school’s long-standing reputation as a cornerstone of the local community.

486

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	128
Black	10
Asian	26
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
280 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
128 (26.3 %)
Two or More
41 (8.4 %)
Asian
26 (5.3 %)
Black
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6275
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 58

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 95