Excellent
#68 of 719 schools in ID
Top 9% in state
Northwest Expedition Academy
Elementary School · Coeur D'alene District · Coeur D'alene, ID
A Coeur D'alene District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2008 PRAIRIE AVENUE, Coeur D'alene, ID 83815
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Expedition Academy score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest Expedition Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coeur D'alene), 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
$77,139
Median home value
$472,300
Median rent
$1,445/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Atlas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and HumanitiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coeur D'alene District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Expedition Academy is listed in COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Expedition Academy
Northwest Expedition Academy is a public elementary school in Coeur D'alene, ID, part of Coeur D'alene District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Expedition Academy
What grades does Northwest Expedition Academy serve?
Northwest Expedition Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northwest Expedition Academy?
Northwest Expedition Academy has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Expedition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Expedition Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Expedition Academy rank in ID?
Northwest Expedition Academy ranks #68 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Northwest Expedition Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Expedition Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Northwest Expedition Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Expedition Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Northwest Expedition Academy a charter school?
No, Northwest Expedition Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Expedition Academy a Title I school?
No, Northwest Expedition Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Expedition Academy?
44.2% of students at Northwest Expedition Academy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kootenai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (208) 763-0800
- Area population (ZIP 83815)
- 39,993
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 83815; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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