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#479 of 719 schools in ID
Priest River Elementary School
Elementary School · West Bonner County District · Priest River, ID
A West Bonner County District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
231 HARRIET STREET, Priest River, ID 83856
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Priest River Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Priest River 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Priest River), 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
$65,898
Median home value
$373,800
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in WEST BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 152 | Compare → |
| Priest Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 46 | 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.
West Bonner County District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $3NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Priest River Elementary School is listed in WEST BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Priest River Elementary School
Priest River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Priest River, ID, part of West Bonner County District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Priest River Elementary School
What grades does Priest River Elementary School serve?
Priest River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Priest River Elementary School?
Priest River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priest River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priest River Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Priest River Elementary School rank in ID?
Priest River Elementary School ranks #479 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Priest River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Priest River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Priest River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Priest River Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Priest River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Priest River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Priest River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Priest River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Priest River Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Priest River 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bonner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (208) 448-1181
- Area population (ZIP 83856)
- 6,913
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 83856; 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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