Athol Elementary School

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Athol Elementary School ranks 180 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801-9426

(208) 683-2231

District: Lakeland District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,738

Students who attend Athol Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Timberlake Middle School
High:	Timberlake Senior High School

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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Performance Trends

Compare Details Athol Elementary School ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.25. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Athol Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athol Elementary School is $8,738, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lakeland District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Athol Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lakeland District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland District 21^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Athol Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	70.30	79^th	335	76.4%
2009	70.72	77^th	349	77.9%
2010	70.42	82^nd	356	77.0%
2011	83.26	18^th	359	95.0%
2012	81.90	32^nd	354	91.0%
2013	68.50	97^th	357	72.8%
2015	46.56	123^rd	226	45.6%
2016	56.05	110^th	240	54.2%
2017	71.02	81^st	292	72.3%
2018	44.88	142^nd	254	44.1%
2023	49.28	128^th	252	49.2%
2024	40.25	180^th	301	40.2%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Athol Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223	223
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	229	229
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	245	245
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	284	284
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	305	305
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	305	305
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	317	317
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	372	372
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	390	390
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	420	420
2001	393	2	1	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	417
2002	401	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2003	401	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2004	347	0	1	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	374	2	1	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	398
2006	390	1	4	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	410
2007	378	2	5	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	395
2008	368	2	5	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	386
2009	364	2	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	378
2010	363	3	5	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	377
2011	367	0	3	3	5	4	0	0	382
2012	365	0	3	3	1	4	0	0	376
2013	340	0	4	2	1	2	0	0	349
2014	346	0	5	8	1	2	1	0	363
2015	310	0	0	14	0	2	11	0	337
2016	307	0	0	8	0	2	10	0	327
2017	335	0	0	5	1	1	14	0	356
2018	318	0	0	10	1	3	16	0	348
2019	362	0	1	10	1	2	19	0	395
2020	336	0	0	11	2	0	19	0	368
2021	258	0	0	18	3	0	12	0	291
2022	262	0	0	14	0	0	14	0	290
2023	289	0	0	11	0	0	19	0	319

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 Athol Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	223	8.5	26.2	n/a
1992	229	9.7	23.6	n/a
1993	245	12.8	19.1	n/a
1994	284	12.3	23.1	n/a
1995	305	15.8	19.3	0
1996	305	15.8	19.3	0
1997	317	16.0	19.8	0
1998	372	17.5	21.3	9.7
1999	390	19.0	20.5	41.3
2000	420	21.8	19.3	40.5
2001	417	21.0	19.9	49.9
2002	413	21.6	19.1	48.4
2003	413	21.6	19.1	48.4
2004	368	21.0	17.5	48.1
2005	398	23.5	16.9	49
2006	410	23.5	17.4	43.4
2007	395	23.0	17.2	44.1
2008	386	21.0	18.4	37.6
2009	378	20.3	18.6	38.9
2010	377	20.7	18.1	54.9
2011	382	22.0	17.3	59.7
2012	376	21.0	17.9	58.2
2013	349	17.3	20.1	57.6
2014	363	17.2	21.0	57.6
2015	337	17.0	19.8	61.1
2016	327	18.0	18.1	58.1
2017	356	19.7	18.0	53.1
2018	348	21.5	16.1	46.3
2019	395	21.9	18.0	43.8
2020	368	19.0	19.3	37.2
2021	291	17.5	16.6	32.6
2022	290	18.0	16.1	28.3
2023	319	20.0	15.9	29.2

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 Athol Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	223	8.5	26.2	n/a
1992	229	9.7	23.6	n/a
1993	245	12.8	19.1	n/a
1994	284	12.3	23.1	n/a
1995	305	15.8	19.3	0
1996	305	15.8	19.3	0
1997	317	16.0	19.8	0
1998	372	17.5	21.3	9.7
1999	390	19.0	20.5	41.3
2000	420	21.8	19.3	40.5
2001	417	21.0	19.9	49.9
2002	413	21.6	19.1	48.4
2003	413	21.6	19.1	48.4
2004	368	21.0	17.5	48.1
2005	398	23.5	16.9	49
2006	410	23.5	17.4	43.4
2007	395	23.0	17.2	44.1
2008	386	21.0	18.4	37.6
2009	378	20.3	18.6	38.9
2010	377	20.7	18.1	54.9
2011	382	22.0	17.3	59.7
2012	376	21.0	17.9	58.2
2013	349	17.3	20.1	57.6
2014	363	17.2	21.0	57.6
2015	337	17.0	19.8	61.1
2016	327	18.0	18.1	58.1
2017	356	19.7	18.0	53.1
2018	348	21.5	16.1	46.3
2019	395	21.9	18.0	43.8
2020	368	19.0	19.3	37.2
2021	291	17.5	16.6	32.6
2022	290	18.0	16.1	28.3
2023	319	20.0	15.9	29.2

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 Athol Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,107 (12.7%)	$7,630 (87.3%)	$8,738

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Athol Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Athol Elementary School)	53.6	35	18.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	59	58.3	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
All Grades Math (Athol Elementary School)	51.8	43.3	8.5%
All Grades Math (Lakeland District)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Athol Elementary School)	75	54.3	20.7%
All Grades Science (Lakeland District)	64.1	42.1	22%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Athol Elementary School)	52.8	46.9	5.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	59.3	54	5.3%
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	395	319	19.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	362	289	20.2%
Two or More Races	19	19
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	29.2%	14.6%

Schools Near Athol 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 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th 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 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Athol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6333 East Menser Avenue	Athol	83801	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 683-2231	319	20	15.9	29.2%	289 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	40.3	180^th of 301 public elementary schools	40.2%		49.3	128^th of 252 public elementary schools	49.2%	52							39.7	52.7		32.2	54.4				43.0	$8,738	$1,107	$7,630
Spirit Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32605 North 5th Avenue	Spirit Lake	83869	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 623-2501	298	18	16.5	40.3%	268 (89.9%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	56.1	127^th of 301 public elementary schools	57.8%		64.8	82^nd of 252 public elementary schools	67.5%	45			40.7				46.0	44.1			61.0				58.2	$8,368	$1,101	$7,267
Garwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	North 17506 Ramsey Road	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 687-1265	489	27	18.1	26.0%	431 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	49.9	149^th of 301 public elementary schools	50.5%		47.5	137^th of 252 public elementary schools	45.6%	12	42.4	62.4	38.7				48.3	33.8	35.5	65.0	60.0				55.0	$8,431	$869	$7,562
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5326 West Rice Road	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 687-5870	356	22	16.1	22.8%	319 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	88.1	34^th of 301 public elementary schools	88.7%		74.3	64^th of 252 public elementary schools	74.6%	30			77.2				67.2				72.8				65.6	$8,425	$978	$7,447
Hayden Canyon Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	13732 North Government Way	Hayden	83835	Kootenai County	Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	468	22	20.8		434 (92.7%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	10 (2.1%)	40.7	178^th of 301 public elementary schools	40.9%					(n/a)	47.9	34.1	33.3	39.6	30.2	27.9	36.5	49.5	41.1	40.5	64.8	56.6	45.3	52.4	49.7
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
Lakeland Online Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	15506 North Washington Street	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 332-6800	0	3	22.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
John Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15574 North Washington	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 687-0551	273	16	17.0	41.8%	229 (83.9%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	74.7	73^rd of 301 public elementary schools	75.7%					(n/a)	84.1	52.9	66.7				67.4	51.0	60.3	51.4	68.6				59.3	$8,940	$1,101	$7,839
Hayden Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 East Hayden Avenue	Hayden Lake	83835	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 772-5006	521	25	20.4	19.2%	448 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (3.8%)	93.7	12^th of 301 public elementary schools	96.0%		94.3	10^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.0%	2	69.0	74.2	76.5				73.4	78.8	73.8	79.2	85.9				79.6	$7,244	$649	$6,596
Northwest Expedition Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	9650 North Government Way	Hayden	83835	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 763-0800	432	27	16.0	45.6%	375 (86.8%)	5 (1.2%)	31 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	41.2	177^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.2%		23.3	197^th of 252 public elementary schools	21.8%	20	56.7	42.4	27.0				41.8		50.0	50.0	49.2				49.7	$8,905	$1,664	$7,241

Frequently Asked Questions about Athol Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Athol Elementary School?

Students at Athol Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Athol Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Athol Elementary School.

Is Athol Elementary School a good school?

Athol Elementary School ranks 180^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Athol Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Timberlake Middle School
High : Timberlake Senior High School

What district is Athol Elementary School in?

Lakeland District

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