West Bonner County School District

221 Main Street
Priest River, ID 83856-8501
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,060 students in West Bonner County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in West Bonner County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,060 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

West Bonner County 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 60-69% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#90 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Bonner County   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Bonner County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bonner County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Bonner County   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.42
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
991 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
92
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,556 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Bonner County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of West Bonner County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,556
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Bonner County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,702
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Bonner County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Bonner County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idaho Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208) 437-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Priest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27732 Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2555
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Priest River Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
418 Harriet Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1181
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Priest River Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 West Albeni Highway
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1118
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,060 students.
What is the rank of West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District is ranked #88 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Bonner County School District?
94% of West Bonner County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bonner County School District?
West Bonner County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is West Bonner County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,702 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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