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#540 of 719 schools in ID

Potlatch Elementary School

Elementary School · Potlatch District · Potlatch, ID

An elementary school in Potlatch, ID where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 6TH STREET, Potlatch, ID 83855

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,262
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Potlatch Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Potlatch 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low174/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$77,813

Median home value

$294,000

Median rent

$708/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Potlatch District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Potlatch Elementary School is listed in POTLATCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Potlatch Elementary School

Potlatch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Potlatch, ID, part of Potlatch District, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Potlatch Elementary School

What grades does Potlatch Elementary School serve?

Potlatch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?

Potlatch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Potlatch Elementary School rank in ID?

Potlatch Elementary School ranks #540 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Potlatch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Potlatch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Potlatch Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Potlatch Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Potlatch Elementary School a charter school?

No, Potlatch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Potlatch Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Potlatch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potlatch Elementary School?

36.1% of students at Potlatch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Latah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 83855)
1,701
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
48.8
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 83855; 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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