Excellent
#35 of 719 schools in ID
Top 5% in state
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Elementary School · Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. · Moscow, ID
A charter elementary school in Moscow, ID where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
406 POWERS AVENUE, Moscow, ID 83843
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palouse Prairie Charter School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palouse Prairie Charter 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Russell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| West Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 95 | 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.
Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Palouse Prairie Charter School is listed in PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palouse Prairie Charter School
Palouse Prairie Charter School is a public elementary school in Moscow, ID, part of Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc., serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palouse Prairie Charter School
What grades does Palouse Prairie Charter School serve?
Palouse Prairie Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Palouse Prairie Charter School?
Palouse Prairie Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse Prairie Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse Prairie Charter School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palouse Prairie Charter School rank in ID?
Palouse Prairie Charter School ranks #35 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Palouse Prairie Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palouse Prairie Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Palouse Prairie Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palouse Prairie Charter School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palouse Prairie Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Palouse Prairie Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palouse Prairie Charter School a Title I school?
No, Palouse Prairie Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palouse Prairie Charter School?
10.7% of students at Palouse Prairie Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Latah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (208) 882-3684
- 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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