Spirit Lake Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Spirit Lake Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spirit Lake Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Spirit Lake Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Spirit Lake Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#360 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
4%
19%

Black
n/a
1%

White
92%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #360 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Twin Lakes Elementary School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?
303 students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spirit Lake Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spirit Lake Elementary School offer ?
Spirit Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spirit Lake Elementary School part of?
Spirit Lake Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.
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