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Lapwai Elementary School

Q: Is Lapwai Elementary School a good school?

Lapwai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Idaho elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 230 students attended Lapwai Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Elementary School?

Students at Lapwai Elementary School are 75% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Lapwai Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lapwai Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Lapwai Middle/High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 15% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Lapwai Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lapwai, Idaho, with 246 students. The school is part of the Lapwai District, which is ranked 85 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lapwai Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Idaho elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 287 out of 337 schools.

Lapwai Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15% to 39.4% in recent years, well below-average test scores, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.76% to 31.95% in recent years. In 2024-2025, only 28.3% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to the state average of 43.1%, and only 26.7% were proficient or better in ISAT/Science, compared to the state average of 42.6%. The school spends significantly more per student ($17,819 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, such as Peck Elementary, Juliaetta Elementary, and the Lewiston Independent District schools, which generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free/reduced lunch rates.

The challenges faced by Lapwai Elementary School appear to be systemic within the Lapwai District, as evidenced by the district's low ranking and rating. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach that focuses on improving student engagement, academic support, and access to resources for economically disadvantaged families. Comparing Lapwai Elementary School to the nearby schools suggests that the challenges it faces are not necessarily shared by all schools in the region, which may provide opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

230

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,819

Per pupil spending ?

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540-0247

(208) 843-2952

District: Lapwai District

Students who attend Lapwai Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lapwai Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

74.8%

Hispanic:

9.1%

White:

8.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — <1st percentile in 2012 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 15th (2025) from a <1st-percentile low (2012)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (30% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 15% Idaho)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg21%

Idaho avg44%

287^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 15%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 2% (2016) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^th of 96Lapwai District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	18.4	287 of 337	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.8	277 of 301	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.7	282 of 292	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	4.0	235 of 240	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.5	352 of 357	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	2.0	353 of 354	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	14.0	346 of 359	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	19.2	328 of 356	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	14.4	334 of 349	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	34.7	250 of 335	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts34%-18 vs state

Math28%-15 vs state

Science27%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Lapwai Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)					ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 843-2952	230	15	15.8	18.7%	20 (8.7%)	2 (0.9%)	21 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	172 (74.8%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)	18.4	287^th of 337 public elementary schools	14.8%		10.8	277^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.0%	10			43.3		28.3	26.7	26.7	25.0		43.3			$17,819	$3,786	$14,032
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3500	310	21	14.8	15.2%	280 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	90.1	25^th of 337 public elementary schools	92.6%		81.9	53^rd of 301 public elementary schools	82.4%	28	77.1	75.0	72.6		74.7	62.9	62.9	64.6	85.4	71.0		73.4	$9,728	$742	$8,987
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 748-3700	257	18	14.1	49.0%	222 (86.4%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	76.4	65^th of 337 public elementary schools	80.7%		67.6	94^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.8%	29	63.2	64.1	65.9		64.4		42.9	60.5	66.7	61.0		62.7	$9,673	$1,331	$8,343
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 748-3550	358	23	15.6	43.3%	316 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	41.1	202^nd of 337 public elementary schools	40.1%		37.6	188^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.5%	14	47.5	43.9	66.7		51.2	52.3	52.3	31.1	40.3	60.0		42.2	$9,236	$1,051	$8,185
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 748-3600	259	19	13.9	55.2%	227 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	39.1	214^th of 337 public elementary schools	36.5%		64.2	102^nd of 301 public elementary schools	66.1%	112	48.8		46.7			42.2	42.2	43.9	40.5	55.6		47.2	$10,234	$1,300	$8,934
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 748-3850	332	24	13.6	44.9%	289 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	41.1	205^th of 337 public elementary schools	39.2%		41.9	174^th of 301 public elementary schools	42.2%	31		43.5			40.3	55.3	55.3	26.7	45.2	61.7		44.8	$10,541	$1,376	$9,166
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3650	242	18	13.4	35.5%	192 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.0%)	40.7	206^th of 337 public elementary schools	38.9%		71	86^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.4%	120		66.7			52.3	35.1	35.1	44.4	56.4	43.9		47.7	$9,358	$898	$8,460
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-6	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	149	10	14.9		123 (82.6%)	8 (5.4%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	52.8	146^th of 337 public elementary schools	56.7%					(n/a)			42.9		24.5	57.1	57.1				50.0	44.0
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 748-3800	214	17	12.8	50.0%	159 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.9%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.7%)	60.3	118^th of 337 public elementary schools	65.0%					(n/a)	60.0				55.0			45.7	52.5	72.2		56.8	$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 276-3422	134	9	14.1	44.8%	127 (94.8%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	49.8	162^nd of 337 public elementary schools	51.9%					(n/a)	55.6	52.6	50.0	41.2	50.0		61.1	55.6	36.8	61.1	52.9	51.4	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapwai Elementary School

How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 230 students attended Lapwai Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lapwai Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lapwai Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lapwai Middle/High School

What district is Lapwai Elementary School in?

Lapwai District

What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Elementary School?

Students at Lapwai Elementary School are 75% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.

Is Lapwai Elementary School a good school?

Lapwai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Idaho elementary schools.

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