John Brown Elementary School

15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Brown Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

John Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Brown Elementary 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#249 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
40%
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50-54%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
85%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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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 John Brown Elementary School's ranking?
John Brown Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend John Brown Elementary School?
272 students attend John Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John Brown Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Brown Elementary School?
John Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Brown Elementary School offer ?
John Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Brown Elementary School part of?
John Brown Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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