Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lapwai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapwai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lapwai Elementary School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapwai Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapwai Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
78%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
9%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
96%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwai Elementary School's ranking?
Lapwai Elementary School is ranked #690 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?
248 students attend Lapwai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lapwai Elementary School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapwai Elementary School?
Lapwai Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapwai Elementary School offer ?
Lapwai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lapwai Elementary School part of?
Lapwai Elementary School is part of Lapwai School District.
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