Elementary Schools in Lapwai District

Summary:

The Lapwai District in Idaho has only one elementary school, Lapwai Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has faced persistent academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom tier of Idaho elementary schools over the past several years.

Lapwai Elementary School's performance lags behind state averages across key metrics, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts (ELA) well below the statewide levels. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0%, which can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 22.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the high spending of $17,819 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, Lapwai Elementary School's academic performance remains poor. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the solution to improving student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism, poverty, and academic deficiencies, will be crucial for enhancing student success at Lapwai Elementary School.

District Detail

404 South Main Street
Lapwai, ID 83540-6131

(208) 843-2622

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 96 Idaho districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 478

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lewiston Independent District	6.37 mi	13	22^nd
Culdesac Joint District	6.48 mi	1
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	10.13 mi	1	26^th
Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections	11.28 mi	3
Genesee Joint District	12.28 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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