Lapwai School District

404 South Main Street
Lapwai, ID 83540-6131
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in Lapwai School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Lapwai School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
514 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lapwai School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#170 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lapwai   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lapwai   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lapwai   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
80-89%
80%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lapwai   School District and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.42
# American Indian Students
389 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
76%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
40 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
8%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
47
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,210 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,770 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lapwai   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lapwai   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,210
$10,125
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lapwai   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,770
$9,308
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lapwai   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lapwai School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapwai Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Lapwai Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District manages 2 public schools serving 514 students.
What is the rank of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District is ranked #169 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapwai School District?
76% of Lapwai School District students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Lapwai School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,770 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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