Summary:
Athol Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Athol, Idaho, with a student population of 319. The school is part of the Lakeland District, which is ranked 21 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Athol Elementary's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally below the Lakeland District and state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 39.7% in Math, 52.7% in Science, and 43% in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 47.3%, 47.1%, and 58.6%, respectively. The school also has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 24% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Athol Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.28% to 32.65% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
When compared to other elementary schools in the Lakeland District, Athol Elementary generally underperforms academically. For example, Betty Kiefer Elementary, John Brown Elementary, and Garwood Elementary all have higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts than Athol Elementary. Additionally, Athol Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than some of the top-performing elementary schools in the region, such as Hayden Meadows Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary, which are part of the Coeur d'Alene District.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Lakeland District
SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,738
Students who attend Athol Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9
Number of students: 319
Racial breakdown:
White:
90.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%
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