Lake Pend Oreille School District
School District · Ponderay, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
3,647
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
3,647
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Lake Pend Oreille School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Pend Oreille School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hope Elementary School
Hope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northside Elementary School
Sandpoint · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary School
Sandpoint · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#34 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,061
+$1,002 vs Idaho median
District size
3,647 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Lake Pend Oreille School District ranks #34 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Lake Pend Oreille School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hope Elementary School (8.7/10), Northside Elementary School (8.4/10), and Washington Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lake Pend Oreille School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Northside Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sandpoint Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Kootenai Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Sandpoint High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Clark Fork Jr/sr High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Southside Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Sagle Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,061 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Lake Pend Oreille School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hope Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Pend Oreille School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Ponderay
- Total Enrollment
- 3,647
- Teachers (FTE)
- 218
- District spending per student
- $12,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Lake Pend Oreille School District's district-level spending was $12,061 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Hope Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake Pend Oreille School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
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 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. 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 6.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.2%
How we rate schools
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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)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School 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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