Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lena Whitmore Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena Whitmore Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Whitmore Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lena Whitmore Elementary School often compared to?
Lena Whitmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A B Mcdonald Elementary School, West Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
229 students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lena Whitmore Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lena Whitmore Elementary School offer ?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lena Whitmore Elementary School part of?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School is part of Moscow School District.
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