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Potlatch Elementary School

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Potlatch Elementary School ranks 233 rd of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

233^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Potlatch Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Potlatch, Idaho, with 249 students. The school is part of the Potlatch School District, which is ranked 56 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potlatch Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on ISAT tests, with proficiency rates of 35.6% in ELA, 51% in Math, and 25.6% in Science in 2024-2025, all below the state and district averages. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.6% to 17.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.83% to 36.3% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lena Whitmore Elementary, Palouse Prairie Charter School, and A.B. McDonald Elementary, consistently outperform Potlatch Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The Potlatch School District as a whole also underperforms compared to the state averages on academic measures, suggesting that district-level factors may be contributing to the school's lower performance.

239

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,057

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855-8757

(208) 875-1331

District: Potlatch District

Students who attend Potlatch Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2017 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 31st (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2017)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 18 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg40%

Idaho avg47%

233^rd of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 19 pts since 2017

From bottom 12% (2017) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 96Potlatch 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	32.1	233 of 337	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	17.8	208 of 252	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.9	214 of 254	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.2	257 of 292	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.4	267 of 357	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.5	272 of 354	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.4	233 of 359	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.4	198 of 356	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.0	182 of 349	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.8	181 of 335	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math51%+8 vs state

English Language Arts36%-18 vs state

Science26%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Potlatch 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 7th 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 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potlatch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	510 Elm Street	Potlatch	83855	Latah County	Potlatch District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 875-1331	239	17	14.3	42.7%	217 (90.8%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	32.1	233^rd of 337 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	56.8	54.8	38.5	54.8		51.0	25.6	25.6	40.5	41.9	35.9	26.2		35.6	$11,057	$1,560	$9,497
Moscow Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1723 East F Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 883-3195	185	12	15.9	35.7%	143 (77.3%)	4 (2.2%)	8 (4.3%)	13 (7.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	62.1	108^th of 337 public elementary schools	68.0%					(n/a)	52.4	52.4	66.7		60.0			58.3		61.9	55.6		65.0	62.3	$7,401	$335	$7,065
A B McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2323 East D Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 882-0228	341	23	14.9	28.2%	286 (83.9%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.1%)	11 (3.2%)	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	15 (4.4%)	89.3	29^th of 337 public elementary schools	91.4%		94.1	8^th of 301 public elementary schools	97.3%	21	72.0	78.7	63.2			70.8	70.2	70.2	63.3	78.7	73.7			71.9	$11,429	$527	$10,902
Troy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	103 Trojan Drive	Troy	83871	Latah County	Troy School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 835-4261	185	11	16.4	33.5%	171 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	85.8	41^st of 337 public elementary schools	87.8%					(n/a)	74.1					82.7			70.4			64.0		71.4	$11,484	$1,356	$10,128
Lena Whitmore Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 South Blaine Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 882-2621	248	19	13.2	32.7%	216 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)	90.1	24^th of 337 public elementary schools	92.9%		87.9	36^th of 301 public elementary schools	88.0%	12	81.1	68.8	60.0			69.6	78.0	78.0	73.0	68.8	82.9			74.6	$11,429	$1,061	$10,368
West Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 Home Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 882-2714	240	18	13.5	47.1%	197 (82.1%)	6 (2.5%)	9 (3.8%)	8 (3.3%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.7%)	58.8	125^th of 337 public elementary schools	62.9%					(n/a)	65.9	51.2	51.4			56.4				53.7	57.1				$11,524	$1,622	$9,902
Palouse Prairie Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	406 Powers Avenue	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 882-3684	185	12	15.4	20.0%	147 (79.5%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.2%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	62.7	106^th of 337 public elementary schools	68.5%		73.9	77^th of 301 public elementary schools	74.4%	29	55.0	60.0	60.9			67.3		75.6	55.0	50.0	60.9		53.8	62.4	$7,073	$508	$6,565
Coeur d' Alene Tribal School	Public	K-8	30 Moctelme St	Desmet	83824	Benewah County	Coeur d' Alene Tribal School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(208) 686-5808	126	1	126.0	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Potlatch Elementary School

How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 239 students attended Potlatch Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Potlatch Elementary School?

Students at Potlatch Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

Is Potlatch Elementary School a good school?

Potlatch Elementary School ranks 233^rd of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Potlatch Elementary School attend?

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

High : Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

What district is Potlatch Elementary School in?

Potlatch District

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