Kootenai Elementary School

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:
163rd 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 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Compare Details Kootenai Elementary School ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 163rd 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 15th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.54 169th 335 49.6%
2009 50.84 196th 349 43.8%
2010 68.50 93rd 356 73.9%
2011 73.11 70th 359 80.5%
2012 81.40 35th 354 90.1%
2013 77.00 47th 357 86.8%
2015 53.48 106th 226 53.1%
2016 56.58 107th 240 55.4%
2017 49.47 147th 292 49.7%
2018 54.90 111th 254 56.3%
2019 49.45 86th 171 49.7%
2021 65.08 55th 166 66.9%
2022 65.22 63rd 188 66.5%
2023 59.78 95th 252 62.3%
2024 46.17 163rd 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 15th 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 85th 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 88th 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.

Kootenai Elementary School Test Scores
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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kootenai Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 86th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th 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)64.149.1
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)58.853
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)47.740
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)54.652.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)46.955.8
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)47.853.8
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)48.563.5
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)5362.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)54.841.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)46.943.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)68.963.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)65.460.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Kootenai Elementary School)39.742.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)43.652.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)63.857.1
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)62.562
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Kootenai Elementary School)51.747.3
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)45.847.6
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Kootenai Elementary School)79.743.3
 36.4%
   All Grades Science (Lake Pend Oreille School District)59.747.7
 12%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kootenai Elementary School)57.556.4
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)59.260.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426350
 17.8%
African American11
American Indian41
 75%
Asian22
Hispanic2830
 7.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White380305
 19.7%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%40.3%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kootenai Elementary School

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

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

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

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

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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