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Lewis Clark Elementary School

1603 GRAND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 43 of 183 in Iowa

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About Lewis Clark Elementary School

Lewis & Clark Elementary School is a public Pre-K–5 school in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It has about 288 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which makes it one of the best elementary schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The school provides a stable base for early education, with math skills at around 70–74% (above the state average) and reading skills at around 55–59%. About 13% of the students are from minority groups. Lewis & Clark Elementary helps students in a variety of ways, including preschool, special education services, and Title I assistance, which are all common public school programs. Even though its test scores put it in the bottom 50% of all schools in the state, the school has strong math skills, gives students a lot of individual attention, and has a small-school atmosphere.

Lewis Clark Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1603 GRAND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

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Phone

(712) 328-6471

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 57% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
288
Total Students
$78138
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lewis Clark Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 83.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 4.3%
Two+ Races 2.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
83.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
4.3%
Two+ Races
2.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 288
50.2%
145 Female
49.8%
143 Male

Student Population

288 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Council Bluffs Community School District, which includes Lewis & Clark, has recently reported small increases in enrollment and better English skills for students who are learning the language, even at the elementary level.

FAQ

Q1. What does Lewis & Clark Elementary do for students who are ahead of the curve?

Ans. The school has Gifted and Talented (TAG) programs and other activities to help students who are doing well in school.

Q2. How does Lewis & Clark Elementary help kids who learn in different ways?

Ans. It has special education services, 504 plans, and ESL help that are made for each student.

Q3. What programs at Lewis & Clark help students make friends and feel better about themselves?

Ans. Mindfulness, peer mentoring, and social-emotional learning are all part of the lessons every day.

Q4. Do parents do things at Lewis & Clark Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school wants parents to volunteer, go to PTA events, and take part in community programs to make the connection between families and the school stronger.

Q5. What kinds of technology does Lewis & Clark Elementary School use in the classroom?

Ans. Students use digital tools and interactive programs for math, reading, and science projects to help them learn and solve problems better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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