Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kootenai Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kootenai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kootenai Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kootenai Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kootenai Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kootenai Elementary School's ranking?
Kootenai Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Kootenai Elementary School often compared to?
Kootenai Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Kootenai Elementary School?
385 students attend Kootenai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kootenai Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kootenai Elementary School?
Kootenai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kootenai Elementary School offer ?
Kootenai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kootenai Elementary School part of?
Kootenai Elementary School is part of Lake Pend Oreille School District.
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