For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 480 students in Potlatch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Potlatch School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
480 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Potlatch 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% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
449 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
42
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,360 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,400 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,360
$10,125
Spending / Student
$12,400
$9,308
Best Potlatch School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Potlatch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District manages 2 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District is ranked #144 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 Potlatch School District?
94% of Potlatch School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Potlatch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,400 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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