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Lapwai School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 517 students in Lapwai School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Lapwai School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
517 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lapwai School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
# American Indian Students
402 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
78%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
41 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
8%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
42
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,104 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,104
$10,188
Spending / Student
$17,667
$9,366
Best Lapwai School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District manages 2 public schools serving 517 students.
What is the rank of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District is ranked #167 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lapwai School District?
78% of Lapwai School District students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Lapwai School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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