Very Good
#138 of 719 schools in ID
Top 19% in state
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Elementary School · Moscow District · Moscow, ID
A Moscow District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 SOUTH BLAINE STREET, Moscow, ID 83843
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lena Whitmore 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moscow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,907
Median home value
$354,100
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Moscow Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| J Russell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 0.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Moscow District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lena Whitmore Elementary School is listed in MOSCOW DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Lena Whitmore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moscow, ID, part of Moscow District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lena Whitmore Elementary School
What grades does Lena Whitmore Elementary School serve?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Whitmore Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lena Whitmore Elementary School rank in ID?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks #138 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lena Whitmore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lena Whitmore Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lena Whitmore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lena Whitmore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lena Whitmore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lena Whitmore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Lena Whitmore 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Latah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (208) 882-2621
- Area population (ZIP 83843)
- 25,372
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 83843; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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