Very Good
#207 of 719 schools in ID
Top 29% in state
Kootenai Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Pend Oreille School District · Kootenai, ID
A Lake Pend Oreille School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
GENERAL DELIVERY, Kootenai, ID 83840
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kootenai Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kootenai 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average485/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,125
Median home value
$286,700
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Little Lambs PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.8 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Pend Oreille School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kootenai Elementary School is listed in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kootenai Elementary School
Kootenai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kootenai, ID, part of Lake Pend Oreille School District, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kootenai Elementary School
What grades does Kootenai Elementary School serve?
Kootenai Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Kootenai Elementary School?
Kootenai Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kootenai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kootenai Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kootenai Elementary School rank in ID?
Kootenai Elementary School ranks #207 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Kootenai Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kootenai Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Kootenai Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kootenai Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kootenai Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kootenai Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kootenai Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kootenai Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kootenai Elementary School?
41.7% of students at Kootenai 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bonner County
- Phone
- (208) 255-4076
- Area population (ZIP 83840)
- 649
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 83840; 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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