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Harold B Lee Elementary School

Q: Is Harold B Lee Elementary School a good school?

Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks 84 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Harold B Lee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, Idaho, serving 367 students in grades PK-5 and part of the West Side Joint School District, which is ranked 5 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages on the ISAT exams, with proficiency rates of 62% in Math, 37.5% in Science, and 67.1% in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.3% to 17.1% over the past few years, is generally higher than the state and district averages, which could be an area for improvement. The school's spending per student of $6,142 is lower than the nearby Malad Elementary School ($6,990) and Oakwood Elementary School ($7,282), suggesting a need for additional resources to support the educational needs of the student population.

While Harold B Lee Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby Malad Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School have different performance profiles, with varying proficiency rates and chronic absenteeism levels, suggesting that the local educational landscape is diverse and factors such as district leadership, community engagement, and resource allocation may play a role in shaping the academic outcomes of individual schools.

373

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,142

Per pupil spending ?

45.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232-0119

(208) 747-3303

District: West Side Joint District

Students who attend Harold B Lee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beutler Middle School
High:	West Side Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Pacific Islander:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 50th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Idaho elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2025) from a 50th-percentile low (2015)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg64%

Idaho avg47%

84^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 96West Side Joint 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	71.0	84 of 337	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	96 of 301	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.4	38 of 292	87.0%	★★★★☆
2015	50.2	112 of 226	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.9	155 of 357	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.2	152 of 354	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.5	89 of 359	75.2%	★★★★☆
2010	63.3	120 of 356	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.7	54 of 349	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	73.4	63 of 335	81.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+13 vs state

Math62%+19 vs state

Science38%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Harold B Lee 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harold B Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4726 West Highway 36	Dayton	83232	Franklin County	West Side Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 747-3303	373	18	21.3	45.6%	346 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	71	84^th of 337 public elementary schools	75.1%		67	96^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.1%	12	70.2	62.7	52.7	62.0	37.5	37.5	63.6	64.4	73.2	67.1	$6,142	$1,253	$4,889
Oakwood Elementary School	Public	3-5	525 South 4th East	Preston	83263	Franklin County	Preston Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 852-2233	516	24	21.5	54.5%	439 (85.1%)	2 (0.4%)	62 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	59	124^th of 337 public elementary schools	63.2%					(n/a)	62.8	53.3	49.4	55.0			57.7	53.8	56.1	55.8	$7,282	$945	$6,337
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	515 South 4th East	Preston	83263	Franklin County	Preston Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 852-2050	533	25	21.3	48.8%	457 (85.7%)	2 (0.4%)	61 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)											$6,402	$1,048	$5,355
Malad Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 W 400 N	Malad City	83252	Oneida County	Oneida County District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 766-2255	386	20	19.3	47.4%	364 (94.3%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	49.9	161^st of 337 public elementary schools	52.2%		61.9	108^th of 301 public elementary schools	64.1%	53		57.4		55.6	41.0	41.0		52.9		52.8	$6,990	$942	$6,048

Frequently Asked Questions about Harold B Lee Elementary School

How many students attend Harold B Lee Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 373 students attended Harold B Lee Elementary School.

Is Harold B Lee Elementary School a good school?

Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks 84^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Harold B Lee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harold B Lee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beutler Middle School
High : West Side Senior High School

What district is Harold B Lee Elementary School in?

West Side Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Harold B Lee Elementary School?

Students at Harold B Lee Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

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