Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Potlatch 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potlatch Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Potlatch, ID, encompassing approximately 344.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potlatch Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Potlatch 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 Potlatch Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)16.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Potlatch Elementary School's ranking?
Potlatch Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Potlatch Elementary School often compared to?
Potlatch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moscow Charter School, Palouse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?
239 students attend Potlatch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Potlatch Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potlatch Elementary School?
Potlatch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Potlatch Elementary School offer ?
Potlatch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Potlatch Elementary School part of?
Potlatch Elementary School is part of Potlatch School District.
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