Lake Pend Oreille School District
School District · Ponderay, Idaho
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#18 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,061
+$1,002 vs Idaho median
District size
3,647 students
Much larger than Idaho median
About Lake Pend Oreille School District
Lake Pend Oreille School District is a Ponderay, Idaho school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 3,647 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $12,061 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Lake Pend Oreille School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Pend Oreille School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Ponderay
- Total Enrollment
- 3,647
- Teachers (FTE)
- 218
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Lake Pend Oreille School District has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Pend Oreille School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Pend Oreille School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Lake Pend Oreille School District spends $12,061 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Pend Oreille School District is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Northside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake Pend Oreille School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Across schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Pend Oreille School District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Lake Pend Oreille School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Lake Pend Oreille School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
- Fremont County Joint District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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