Top Rankings
Kootenai School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 213 students in Kootenai School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Kootenai School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
213 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kootenai School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% White
94%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,732 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,437 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,732
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,437
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Kootenai School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3511
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kootenai School District?
Kootenai School District manages 2 public schools serving 213 students.
What is the rank of Kootenai School District?
Kootenai School District is ranked #29 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai School District?
94% of Kootenai School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kootenai School District?
Kootenai School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Kootenai School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,437 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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