Top Rankings
Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,648 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
4,648 Students
315,352 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
17,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.42
# American Indian Students
33 Students
3,434 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,465 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
59,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
7 Students
3,451 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
4,109 Students
233,841 Students
% White Students
88%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
10,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
309
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
356
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
335
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
355
24,957
# Students in 8th Grade:
405
25,736
# Students in 9th Grade:
414
25,805
# Students in 10th Grade:
368
24,724
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
24,086
# Students in 12th Grade:
361
22,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,009 is less than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,164
$10,196
Spending / Student
$9,009
$9,374
Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13898 North Schooner Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
John Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Timberlake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15601 North Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1010.
Athol Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15506 North Washington Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,648 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #56 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
88% of Lakeland School District students are White, 6% 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 Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,009 is less than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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