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Lewis & Clark School

Q: Is Lewis & Clark School a good school?

Lewis & Clark School ranks 95 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Lewis & Clark School is an exceptional elementary school in Missoula, Montana, serving 429 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Missoula Elementary District, this school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 25% of Montana elementary schools.

With a strong focus on academic excellence, Lewis & Clark School boasts impressive standardized test scores, with 54.34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 45.66% in Mathematics, and 57.5% in Science. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.1 over the past three years, further contributes to its success. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.17%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Franklin School (80.29%) and Lowell School (86.44%).

The Missoula area is home to several other high-performing elementary schools, including Paxson School, Rattlesnake Elementary School, and Jeannette Rankin Elementary, all within close proximity to Lewis & Clark School. This suggests a robust educational ecosystem in the Missoula community, offering parents a range of high-quality school options for their children.

429

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,535

Per pupil spending ?

32.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2901 Park
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 542-4035

District: Missoula Elementary

Students who attend Lewis & Clark School usually attend:

Middle:	Washington Middle School
High:	Sentinel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

American Indian:

4.9%

Hispanic:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2023 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Montana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2023) to 76th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

95^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 48 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Missoula Elementary

165^th of 387Missoula Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	95 of 401	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	31 of 212	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	89.2	33 of 332	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	51 of 329	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	76 of 356	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	34 of 123	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	22 of 116	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	11 of 109	89.9%	★★★★★
2016	79.1	38 of 191	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	32.5	205 of 287	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	68.4	63 of 246	74.4%	★★★★☆
2012	67.5	66 of 244	73.0%	★★★★☆
2011	59.2	114 of 247	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.8	110 of 241	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.2	104 of 230	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.1	103 of 234	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.3	58 of 218	73.4%	★★★★☆
2004	71.3	55 of 217	74.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science57%+19 vs state

English Language Arts54%+11 vs state

Mathematics46%+9 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Amazing community of families, staff and kids at Lewis & Clark. IB and exposure to Spanish are frosting on the cake! Close Quote

Schools Near Lewis & Clark School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	429	28	15.1	32.2%	361 (84.1%)	7 (1.6%)	19 (4.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	70.6	95^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.3%		82.4	31^st of 212 public elementary schools	85.4%	64	54.3	45.7	$13,535
Missoula TEACH Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	909 South Ave West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	84	5	16.8	69.0%	51 (60.7%)	8 (9.5%)	4 (4.8%)	13 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)	27.3	318^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.7%					(n/a)	22.7	33.3
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	375	28	13.5	55.2%	290 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.3%)	8 (2.1%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	64.2	131^st of 401 public elementary schools	67.3%		81.5	37^th of 212 public elementary schools	82.5%	94	50.3	46.5	$14,546
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	415	26	16.1	37.6%	316 (76.1%)	7 (1.7%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	86.1	30^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	15^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.9%	15	65.3	57.8	$13,237
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	274	23	11.9	80.3%	197 (71.9%)	12 (4.4%)	32 (11.7%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	34.6	277^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.9%		63	89^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.0%	188	32.6	25.2	$16,619
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	414	26	15.6	39.4%	348 (84.1%)	6 (1.4%)	24 (5.8%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	61.8	143^rd of 401 public elementary schools	64.3%		80.5	40^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.1%	103	45.7	42.9	$14,681
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	354	24	14.7	86.4%	275 (77.7%)	19 (5.4%)	10 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	30.8	297^th of 401 public elementary schools	25.9%		45.2	131^st of 212 public elementary schools	38.2%	166	28.5	28.3	$15,776
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	417	29	14.1	53.5%	329 (78.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	10 (2.4%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	58.4	164^th of 401 public elementary schools	59.1%		74.4	63^rd of 212 public elementary schools	70.3%	101	45.5	42.4	$15,622
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	457	26	17.5	26.5%	407 (89.1%)	6 (1.3%)	14 (3.1%)	11 (2.4%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	80.6	50^th of 401 public elementary schools	87.5%		94.1	10^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.3%	40	58.0	60.4	$12,695
Rattlesnake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Pineview Drive	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4050	393	25	15.8	31.8%	341 (86.8%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	81.8	45^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.8%		95.7	6^th of 212 public elementary schools	97.2%	39	62.6	53.4	$12,614

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis & Clark School

What is the racial makeup of Lewis & Clark School?

Students at Lewis & Clark School are 84% White, 5% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Lewis & Clark School a good school?

Lewis & Clark School ranks 95^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lewis & Clark School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Lewis & Clark School.

What schools do graduates of Lewis & Clark School attend?

Students who attend Lewis & Clark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle School
High : Sentinel High School

What district is Lewis & Clark School in?

Missoula Elementary

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