Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lapwai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lapwai Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lapwai School District, covering approximately 398.7 square miles in Lapwai, ID. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 37.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapwai Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Land of the butterflies.
School Rankings
Lapwai Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapwai Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
75%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
97%
10%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwai Elementary School's ranking?
Lapwai Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?
230 students attend Lapwai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lapwai Elementary School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapwai Elementary School?
Lapwai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapwai Elementary School offer ?
Lapwai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapwai Elementary School part of?
Lapwai Elementary School is part of Lapwai School District.
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