Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palouse Prairie Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palouse Prairie Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Palouse Prairie Charter School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palouse Prairie Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palouse Prairie Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palouse Prairie Charter School's ranking?
Palouse Prairie Charter School is ranked #133 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Palouse Prairie Charter School often compared to?
Palouse Prairie Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moscow Charter School, Moscow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Palouse Prairie Charter School?
186 students attend Palouse Prairie Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Palouse Prairie Charter School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palouse Prairie Charter School?
Palouse Prairie Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palouse Prairie Charter School offer ?
Palouse Prairie Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Palouse Prairie Charter School part of?
Palouse Prairie Charter School is part of Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. School District.
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