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Garwood Elementary School vs. North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Should you attend Garwood Elementary School or North Idaho Stem Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Garwood Elementary School
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
405 students
573 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeland School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#293 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#2 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in ID)
88%
(Top 1% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeland School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 1% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeland School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥80%
(Top 50% in ID)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Garwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
49
Grade 1 Students
68
51
Grade 2 Students
68
52
Grade 3 Students
61
50
Grade 4 Students
78
59
Grade 5 Students
76
50
Grade 6 Students
-
59
Grade 7 Students
-
47
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
-
37
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
24
Grade 12 Students
-
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeland School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeland School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeland School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakeland School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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