Summary:
The city of Hayden Lake, Idaho is home to two elementary schools: Hayden Meadows Elementary School and Atlas Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 6th grade and are part of the Coeur D'Alene District.
Hayden Meadows Elementary is the standout school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 12 elementary schools in Idaho and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 73.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 79.6% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts. In contrast, while Atlas Elementary is still a strong performer, ranking in the top 68 elementary schools in Idaho, its academic metrics lag slightly behind Hayden Meadows.
Both schools have a diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to the state average. However, Atlas Elementary serves a larger population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 25.8% compared to 19.19% at Hayden Meadows. This socioeconomic difference may be a factor in the school's slightly lower academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the strong performance of Hayden Meadows Elementary and provides insights into the differences between the two schools in the Hayden Lake area.
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