Potlatch School District

635 Pine Street
Potlatch, ID 83855-8757
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 448 students in Potlatch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Potlatch School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
448 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Potlatch School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#139 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
41%
43%
55%
35-39%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
80%
(2022-23)
13.9%
16.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,263 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,357 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,263
$11,927
Spending / Student
$16,357
$11,263

Best Potlatch School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Potlatch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District manages 2 public schools serving 448 students.
What is the rank of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District is ranked #138 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Potlatch School District?
90% of Potlatch School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Potlatch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,357 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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