Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lapwai 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapwai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lapwai Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapwai Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapwai Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#637 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
76%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
9%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
96%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwai Elementary School's ranking?
Lapwai Elementary School is ranked #637 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?
241 students attend Lapwai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lapwai Elementary School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapwai Elementary School?
Lapwai Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapwai Elementary School offer ?
Lapwai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lapwai Elementary School part of?
Lapwai Elementary School is part of Lapwai School District.
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