Summary:
The 83540 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Lapwai Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Lapwai District, which is ranked 85 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lapwai Elementary School has consistently low statewide rankings, ranking 287 out of 337 Idaho elementary schools in 2024-2025 with a 1-star rating, 277 out of 301 in 2023-2024 with a 0-star rating, and 282 out of 292 in 2016-2017 with a 0-star rating. The school's academic performance is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates in math, science, and 3rd and 5th grade ELA all falling short of the Idaho averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0%.
Despite the small student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, along with the relatively high per-student spending, suggest that the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population that requires additional resources and support. Further investigation into the root causes of the school's underperformance and strategies for improvement would be valuable for the district and community.
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