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Spirit Lake Elementary School vs. Athol Elementary School

Should you attend Spirit Lake Elementary School or Athol Elementary School? 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
Spirit Lake Elementary School
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Athol Elementary School
6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spirit Lake 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 50-54% (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 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Athol 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
293 students
302 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spirit Lake 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 Athol Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spirit Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Athol Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spirit Lake 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 Athol Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.

Test Scores

#261 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#450 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spirit Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Athol Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in ID)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
55-59%
(Top 50% in ID)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spirit Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Athol Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
2
Kindergarten Students
36
46
Grade 1 Students
53
40
Grade 2 Students
41
60
Grade 3 Students
46
45
Grade 4 Students
55
54
Grade 5 Students
60
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spirit Lake 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Athol 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 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spirit Lake 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 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Athol 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 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spirit Lake 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Athol 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 2009-10 school year.
% White
89%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
0.20
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spirit Lake 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 Athol 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.
 
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