Potlatch District School District
School District · Potlatch, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,262
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,262
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Potlatch District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Potlatch District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
Potlatch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Potlatch Elementary School
Potlatch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#63 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,262
+$3,203 vs Idaho median
District size
462 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Potlatch District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potlatch Jr/sr High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Potlatch Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Potlatch District
Potlatch District is a Potlatch, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 462 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $14,262 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Potlatch District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Potlatch Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Potlatch District students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Potlatch District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Potlatch District with test data.
Schools in Potlatch District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Potlatch
- Total Enrollment
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Potlatch District?
Potlatch District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Potlatch District?
The average composite rating for Potlatch District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Potlatch District?
Potlatch District spends $14,262 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Potlatch District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Potlatch District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Potlatch District?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Potlatch District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Potlatch District?
Across schools in Potlatch District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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- Blaine County 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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