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#427 of 719 schools in ID
Kamiah Elementary School
Elementary School · Kamiah Joint District · Kamiah, ID
A Kamiah Joint District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1102 HILL STREET, Kamiah, ID 83536
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kamiah Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kamiah Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,269
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiah Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kamiah Joint District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kamiah Elementary School is listed in KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kamiah Elementary School
Kamiah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kamiah, ID, part of Kamiah Joint District, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kamiah Elementary School
What grades does Kamiah Elementary School serve?
Kamiah Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Kamiah Elementary School?
Kamiah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kamiah Elementary School rank in ID?
Kamiah Elementary School ranks #427 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Kamiah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kamiah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kamiah Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kamiah Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kamiah Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kamiah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kamiah Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kamiah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kamiah Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Kamiah Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (208) 935-4012
- Area population (ZIP 83536)
- 4,227
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83536; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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