Serving 305 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spirit Lake Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spirit Lake Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirit Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Spirit Lake Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Spirit Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Spirit Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Twin Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?
305 students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Spirit Lake Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spirit Lake Elementary School offer ?
Spirit Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spirit Lake Elementary School part of?
Spirit Lake Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.
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