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Hope Elementary School

Q: Is Hope Elementary School a good school?

Hope Elementary School ranks 251 st of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Hope Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Hope Elementary School.

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

Students at Hope Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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

Students who attend Hope Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

251^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Hope Elementary School is a small, rural school in Hope, Idaho, serving 117 students in grades PK–6 as part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District. The school is among the smallest in its district, with a close-knit, community-focused enrollment and the lowest student-teacher ratio of its nearby peers at 13.9 students per teacher. It also carries the highest economic need in its comparison group, with 54.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Hope posts modest results relative to its district. On the 2025–2026 ISAT, 44.3% of students were proficient in math—just above the state average of 43.1%—and 45.2% were proficient in English Language Arts, which trails the state (54.0%) and district (64.0%) by a wide margin. Among nearby district elementary schools, Hope ranks second-lowest in both subjects. Compare that with Washington Elementary, where 74.1% of students were proficient in math and 71.2% in ELA, or Northside Elementary at 70.4% and 75.9%. The school most similar to Hope is Farmin Stidwell Elementary, which has nearly the same poverty rate and posts nearly identical scores (44.8% math, 44.4% ELA), suggesting economic disadvantage is a strong common factor.

Notably, Hope spends $9,546 per student and keeps class sizes small, yet those advantages don't translate into higher scores. The one clear bright spot is 4th grade ELA, where 55.6% of students were proficient, above both the district and state averages. The biggest concern is 6th grade ELA at 35.7% proficient, well below district and state levels. Because the school is so small, grade-level results can swing significantly from year to year with just a handful of students. For parents, the bigger picture is that Hope is a caring, well-funded school in a strong district, but one that has historically struggled to lift its literacy outcomes—something worth asking about if you're considering enrolling your child.

117

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

54.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

255 Hope School Road
Hope, ID 83836-9829

(208) 264-5680

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

Students who attend Hope Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 42nd percentile in 2011 → 28th in 2026

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!Ranking has slipped from its 42nd-percentile peak (2011) to 28th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg59%

Idaho avg49%

251^st of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 104Lake Pend Oreille School 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	31.5	251 of 350	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.6	222 of 357	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.2	228 of 354	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.9	208 of 359	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	27.0	300 of 356	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.6	224 of 349	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	29.7	277 of 335	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts45%-9 vs state

Math44%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Hope Elementary School has a wonderful family environment. It is small and everyone knows everyone. Teachers are dedicated to the students and families and care about each child. For such a small school, there are many opportunities for families and students. The Title I Family Nights that the school puts on several times a year are fantastic and there is always a huge turnout. Students can participate in a before-school reading program, Missoula Children's Theater, Math competitions, after-school tutoring, and much more at school throughout the year. There are always parents in and out of the school, helping and volunteering, and are always welcome.
Overall, it is a great school to be a part of. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)					ISAT Science (2026)		ISAT English Language Arts (2026)					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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	255 Hope School Road	Hope	83836	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 264-5680	117	8	13.9	54.7%	105 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	31.5	251^st of 350 public elementary schools	28.3%					(n/a)					44.3			40.0	55.6	46.7	35.7	45.2	$9,546	$1,052	$8,493
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7881 Colburn-Culver Road	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 263-2734	182	10	17.8	36.8%	164 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	90.6	31^st of 350 public elementary schools	91.1%		86.1	40^th of 337 public elementary schools	88.1%	9	69.0	66.7	62.5	80.6	70.4	≥ 45%	≥ 45%	75.9	70.8	75.0	80.6	75.9	$8,875	$781	$8,094
Kootenai Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Sprague Street	Kootenai	83840	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 255-4076	367	23	16.0	44.7%	321 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	52.7	161^st of 350 public elementary schools	54.0%		50.2	159^th of 337 public elementary schools	52.8%	2	67.3	44.4	36.1	54.4	50.2	36.1		50.9	56.6	55.7	61.4	56.2	$8,625	$1,264	$7,361
Sagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	550 Sagle Road	Sagle	83860	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 263-2757	264	16	16.6	37.9%	241 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	46.9	186^th of 350 public elementary schools	46.9%		36	223^rd of 337 public elementary schools	33.8%	37	52.9	< 42%	34.1	< 43%	39.5	38.6		55.9	58.8	47.7	57.1	54.4	$8,495	$837	$7,658
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 South Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 263-4759	329	17	19.4	35.6%	282 (85.7%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	91.3	25^th of 350 public elementary schools	92.9%		89.8	26^th of 337 public elementary schools	92.3%	1	71.2	73.6	76.4	75.0	74.1	76.4		63.5	67.9	81.8	71.2	71.2	$8,283	$578	$7,705
Lposd Home School Academy	Public	K-8	430 South Division Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 263-2184	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$85,047	$109	$84,938
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1626 Spruce Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 265-2417	510	29	17.5	54.1%	431 (84.5%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.1%)	39.6	212^th of 350 public elementary schools	39.4%		49.5	166^th of 337 public elementary schools	50.7%	46	48.9	40.8	47.6	41.2	44.8	55.6		47.7	32.4	52.4	44.9	44.4	$9,557	$1,587	$7,971
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Southside School Road	Cocolalla	83813	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 263-3020	170	9	18.1	42.9%	146 (85.9%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.5%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	78.9	61^st of 350 public elementary schools	82.6%		85.1	45^th of 337 public elementary schools	86.6%	16	≥ 45%	60.7	≥ 54%	72.4	62.9	66.7		50.0	64.3	70.8	65.5	62.9	$9,382	$1,407	$7,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hope Elementary School attend?

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

High : Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School

Is Hope Elementary School a good school?

Hope Elementary School ranks 251^st of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Hope Elementary School in?

Lake Pend Oreille School District

What is the racial makeup of Hope Elementary School?

Students at Hope Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hope Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Hope Elementary School.

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