Kootenai Elementary School

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Kootenai Elementary School ranks 163 rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kootenai Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 350 students in grades K-6 in Kootenai, Idaho. It is part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, which is ranked 15 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Kootenai Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, its proficiency rates in Math (43.8%) and English Language Arts (52.7%) were lower than the district (49.5% and 62.1%) and state (42.2% and 53.3%) averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 55th out of 166 Idaho elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 163rd out of 301 in 2023-2024. Kootenai Elementary has also seen disparities in performance between student subgroups, with lower rankings for female and male students in the past, though it ranked 15th out of 26 Idaho elementary schools for students of low socioeconomic status in 2023-2024.

Additionally, Kootenai Elementary has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.1% in 2020-2021 to 11.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the 8.0% rate at nearby Southside Elementary School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.58% to 40.29% over the past three school years, which is higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Sagle Elementary (31.03%).

Detail:

Public K-6

301 Sprague Street
Kootenai, ID 83840-0135

(208) 255-4076

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Students who attend Kootenai Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandpoint Middle School
High:	Sandpoint High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kootenai Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kootenai Elementary School 163^rd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Kootenai Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Lake Pend Oreille School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Pend Oreille School District 15^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kootenai Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kootenai Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	53.54	169^th	335	49.6%
2009	50.84	196^th	349	43.8%
2010	68.50	93^rd	356	73.9%
2011	73.11	70^th	359	80.5%
2012	81.40	35^th	354	90.1%
2013	77.00	47^th	357	86.8%
2015	53.48	106^th	226	53.1%
2016	56.58	107^th	240	55.4%
2017	49.47	147^th	292	49.7%
2018	54.90	111^th	254	56.3%
2019	49.45	86^th	171	49.7%
2021	65.08	55^th	166	66.9%
2022	65.22	63^rd	188	66.5%
2023	59.78	95^th	252	62.3%
2024	46.17	163^rd	301	45.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kootenai Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.38	15^th	26	42.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kootenai Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.60	85^th	121	29.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Kootenai Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.44	88^th	121	27.3%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kootenai Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	93	93
2001	93	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	117	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2003	117	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2004	122	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2005	130	2	1	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	142
2006	155	3	1	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	171
2007	159	1	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	170
2008	144	2	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	152
2009	135	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	142
2010	109	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	120
2011	307	0	0	24	2	0	25	0	358
2012	312	1	3	28	6	0	21	0	371
2013	346	0	4	22	3	1	20	0	396
2014	356	0	4	36	4	1	15	0	416
2015	348	3	7	29	3	0	17	0	407
2016	357	2	5	30	1	0	11	0	406
2017	359	3	6	22	1	1	9	0	401
2018	386	0	4	24	3	0	11	0	428
2019	380	1	2	28	4	2	9	0	426
2020	378	2	1	30	4	0	14	0	429
2021	313	1	0	30	4	0	13	0	361
2022	340	1	2	28	3	0	11	0	385
2023	305	1	2	30	1	0	11	0	350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kootenai Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	93	6.0	15.5	53.8
2001	100	5.9	16.9	62
2002	127	7.1	17.9	57.5
2003	127	7.1	17.9	57.5
2004	127	7.4	17.2	55.1
2005	142	8.2	17.3	65.5
2006	171	9.7	17.6	49.7
2007	170	10.6	16.0	47.6
2008	152	9.6	15.8	46.7
2009	142	8.8	16.1	49.3
2010	120	8.1	14.7	55.8
2011	358	21.9	16.3	46.4
2012	371	19.8	18.7	63.6
2013	396	18.0	21.9	62.9
2014	416	19.6	21.2	59.6
2015	407	20.0	20.3	64.6
2016	406	21.0	19.3	57.6
2017	401	22.0	18.2	53.4
2018	428	21.0	20.3	52.6
2019	426	20.7	20.5	47.7
2020	429	24.7	17.3	48.3
2021	361	24.4	14.7	39.9
2022	385	24.5	15.7	35.6
2023	350	24.0	14.5	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kootenai Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	93	6.0	15.5	53.8
2001	100	5.9	16.9	62
2002	127	7.1	17.9	57.5
2003	127	7.1	17.9	57.5
2004	127	7.4	17.2	55.1
2005	142	8.2	17.3	65.5
2006	171	9.7	17.6	49.7
2007	170	10.6	16.0	47.6
2008	152	9.6	15.8	46.7
2009	142	8.8	16.1	49.3
2010	120	8.1	14.7	55.8
2011	358	21.9	16.3	46.4
2012	371	19.8	18.7	63.6
2013	396	18.0	21.9	62.9
2014	416	19.6	21.2	59.6
2015	407	20.0	20.3	64.6
2016	406	21.0	19.3	57.6
2017	401	22.0	18.2	53.4
2018	428	21.0	20.3	52.6
2019	426	20.7	20.5	47.7
2020	429	24.7	17.3	48.3
2021	361	24.4	14.7	39.9
2022	385	24.5	15.7	35.6
2023	350	24.0	14.5	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kootenai Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,264 (14.7%)	$7,361 (85.3%)	$8,625

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kootenai Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 95^th of 252 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)	64.1	49.1	15%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	58.8	53	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)	47.7	40	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	54.6	52.3	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)	46.9	55.8	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	47.8	53.8	6%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)	48.5	63.5	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	53	62.4	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)	54.8	41.6	13.2%
5th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	46.9	43.8	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)	68.9	63.3	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	65.4	60.9	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)	39.7	42.9	3.2%
6th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	43.6	52.4	8.8%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)	63.8	57.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	62.5	62	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Kootenai Elementary School)	51.7	47.3	4.4%
All Grades Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	45.8	47.6	1.8%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Kootenai Elementary School)	79.7	43.3	36.4%
All Grades Science (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	59.7	47.7	12%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)	57.5	56.4	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	59.2	60.6	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	350	17.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	28	30	7.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	380	305	19.7%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	40.3%	7.4%

Schools Near Kootenai Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 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
Kootenai Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Sprague Street	Kootenai	83840	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 255-4076	350	24	14.5	40.3%	305 (87.1%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	46.2	163^rd of 301 public elementary schools	45.8%		59.8	95^th of 252 public elementary schools	62.3%	68	52.3	42.3	32.8	46.6	43.8		48.5	52.5	60.4	50.0	52.7	$8,625	$1,264	$7,361
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1626 Spruce Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 265-2417	505	33	15.5	40.0%	424 (84.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.1%)	56.8	124^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.8%		57.8	103^rd of 252 public elementary schools	59.1%	21	62.1	50.0	42.8	34.6	47.6	51.5	56.9	48.6	61.5	61.6	56.8	$9,557	$1,587	$7,971
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 South Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-4759	308	17	17.7	30.8%	260 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	91.2	25^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.7%		89.1	31^st of 252 public elementary schools	87.7%	6				71.1	65.9	78.3	71.7	74.0	71.7	78.9	74.2	$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	No	No	(208) 263-2184	84	2	51.2		76 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	2 (2.4%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)												$85,047	$109	$84,938
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7881 Colburn-Culver Road	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-2734	187	13	14.8	27.3%	168 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	93	17^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.4%		94.1	11^th of 252 public elementary schools	95.6%	6		76.6		65.0	69.8	76.0		76.6		75.0	78.2	$8,875	$781	$8,094
Sagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	550 Sagle Road	Sagle	83860	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-2757	290	17	17.3	31.0%	260 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	32.9	204^th of 301 public elementary schools	32.2%		52.3	118^th of 252 public elementary schools	53.2%	86					38.2	44.5	31.8	41.3			41.9	$8,495	$837	$7,658
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	255 Hope School Road	Hope	83836	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 264-5680	117	7	15.9	53.8%	106 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)											47.6	$9,546	$1,052	$8,493
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Southside School Road	Cocolalla	83813	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-3020	183	11	16.9	34.4%	163 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	72	82^nd of 301 public elementary schools	72.8%		73	65^th of 252 public elementary schools	74.2%	17					46.5				76.0		60.6	$9,382	$1,407	$7,975
Naples Elementary School	Public	K-5	145 Schoolhouse Road	Naples	83847	Boundary County	Boundary County District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 267-2956	96	6	16.0	72.9%	86 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)					34.0						40.0	$9,123	$1,129	$7,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Kootenai Elementary School

What district is Kootenai Elementary School in?

Lake Pend Oreille School District

What is the racial makeup of Kootenai Elementary School?

Students at Kootenai Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kootenai Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Kootenai Elementary School.

Is Kootenai Elementary School a good school?

Kootenai Elementary School ranks 163^rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kootenai Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School

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