Carl Ben Eielson Middle School vs Lewis and Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Carl Ben Eielson Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Lewis and Clark Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 36 | #202 of 232 |
| National rank | #7121 of 15,369 | #30305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 677 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 42.5).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 50.6%).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.7).
- •Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Ben Eielson Middle School better than Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Ben Eielson Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Lewis and Clark Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School: 677. Lewis and Clark Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Lewis and Clark Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School is 32nd of 36 and Lewis and Clark Elementary School is 202nd of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).