John Brown Elementary School

Q: Is John Brown Elementary School a good school?

John Brown Elementary School ranks 73 rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rathdrum, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 273 and part of the Lakeland District, which is ranked 21 out of 77 districts in the state.

John Brown Elementary consistently outperforms the Lakeland District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 67.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 47.3% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10.62%) than nearby schools like Garwood Elementary School (5.06%) and Twin Lakes Elementary School (7.57%). Additionally, John Brown has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 20.0% in 2021-2022 to 11.9% in 2022-2023, lower than Garwood (15.2%) and Twin Lakes (13.7%).

While John Brown outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools like Betty Kiefer Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance. The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at John Brown (41.76%) compared to nearby schools (22.75% to 30.95%) suggests a more economically diverse student population, which could be an important factor in understanding the school's performance and the resources needed to support its students. Overall, John Brown Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with a focus on improving student outcomes over time.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858-0010

(208) 687-0551

District: Lakeland District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,940

Students who attend John Brown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lakeland Middle School
High:	Lakeland Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Brown Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.73. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Brown Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

Compare John Brown Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Brown Elementary School is $8,940, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lakeland District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Brown 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 John Brown Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	67.05	90^th	335	73.1%
2009	55.40	164^th	349	53.0%
2010	46.21	219^th	356	38.5%
2011	28.74	297^th	359	17.3%
2012	45.36	219^th	354	38.1%
2013	49.06	212^th	357	40.6%
2015	42.13	133^rd	226	41.2%
2016	24.82	182^nd	240	24.2%
2017	47.07	159^th	292	45.5%
2018	39.51	156^th	254	38.6%
2019	37.15	110^th	171	35.7%
2024	74.73	73^rd	301	75.7%

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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 John Brown 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	645	645
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	478	478
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	535	535
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	551	551
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	432	432
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	432	432
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	435	435
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	489	489
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	537	537
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	560	560
2001	464	1	4	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
2002	473	4	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
2003	473	4	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
2004	472	7	6	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	499
2005	456	6	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	477
2006	444	11	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	478
2007	473	5	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	495
2008	437	5	0	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	457
2009	463	1	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	479
2010	461	0	1	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	477
2011	458	1	1	7	3	0	5	0	475
2012	416	0	0	12	4	1	3	0	436
2013	351	0	0	11	0	0	7	0	369
2014	369	0	0	19	0	0	5	0	393
2015	334	2	0	13	0	0	8	0	357
2016	361	1	0	13	1	0	8	0	384
2017	337	0	0	8	1	0	10	0	356
2018	327	0	0	11	0	0	18	0	356
2019	315	0	0	21	1	0	17	0	354
2020	313	0	1	27	3	0	17	0	361
2021	227	0	1	18	2	0	14	0	262
2022	230	1	0	24	3	0	14	0	272
2023	229	2	0	29	2	0	11	0	273
2024	299	0	0	29	1	0	15	0	344

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 John Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	645	29.5	21.8	n/a
1992	478	24.4	19.5	n/a
1993	535	24.5	21.8	n/a
1994	551	25.2	21.9	n/a
1995	432	22.3	19.4	0
1996	432	22.3	19.4	0
1997	435	22.5	19.3	0
1998	489	24.1	20.3	12.7
1999	537	25.5	21.1	27.7
2000	560	28.7	19.5	31.8
2001	484	25.2	19.2	30.8
2002	494	25.5	19.4	32.8
2003	494	25.5	19.4	32.8
2004	499	26.6	18.8	36.7
2005	477	26.6	17.9	36.5
2006	478	27.6	17.3	38.3
2007	495	27.1	18.3	36.2
2008	457	24.7	18.5	40.3
2009	479	25.5	18.8	47.8
2010	477	26.5	17.9	60.4
2011	475	26.6	17.8	57.9
2012	436	24.7	17.6	64.7
2013	369	21.4	17.2	64.5
2014	393	20.4	19.2	59.5
2015	357	20.0	17.8	60.5
2016	384	20.0	19.2	65.6
2017	356	20.6	17.2	65.2
2018	356	22.3	15.9	60.7
2019	354	22.9	15.4	52.3
2020	361	20.0	18.0	49
2021	262	17.5	14.9	33.2
2022	272	17.0	16.0	41.9
2023	273	16.0	17.0	41.8
2024	344	21.0	16.3	45.1

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 John Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	645	29.5	21.8	n/a
1992	478	24.4	19.5	n/a
1993	535	24.5	21.8	n/a
1994	551	25.2	21.9	n/a
1995	432	22.3	19.4	0
1996	432	22.3	19.4	0
1997	435	22.5	19.3	0
1998	489	24.1	20.3	12.7
1999	537	25.5	21.1	27.7
2000	560	28.7	19.5	31.8
2001	484	25.2	19.2	30.8
2002	494	25.5	19.4	32.8
2003	494	25.5	19.4	32.8
2004	499	26.6	18.8	36.7
2005	477	26.6	17.9	36.5
2006	478	27.6	17.3	38.3
2007	495	27.1	18.3	36.2
2008	457	24.7	18.5	40.3
2009	479	25.5	18.8	47.8
2010	477	26.5	17.9	60.4
2011	475	26.6	17.8	57.9
2012	436	24.7	17.6	64.7
2013	369	21.4	17.2	64.5
2014	393	20.4	19.2	59.5
2015	357	20.0	17.8	60.5
2016	384	20.0	19.2	65.6
2017	356	20.6	17.2	65.2
2018	356	22.3	15.9	60.7
2019	354	22.9	15.4	52.3
2020	361	20.0	18.0	49
2021	262	17.5	14.9	33.2
2022	272	17.0	16.0	41.9
2023	273	16.0	17.0	41.8
2024	344	21.0	16.3	45.1

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 John Brown Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,101 (12.3%)	$7,839 (87.7%)	$8,940

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Brown 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (John Brown Elementary School)	42.7	51.2	8.5%
All Grades Math (Lakeland District)	47.3	41.8	5.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.9	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Brown Elementary School)	47.9	57.2	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	59.3	58.3	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	54.8	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	273	22.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	29	38.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	229	27.3%
Two or More Races	17	11	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	41.8%	10.5%

Schools Near John Brown 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
John Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15574 North Washington	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 687-0551	344	21	16.3	45.1%	299 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	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
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				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Betty Kiefer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13898 North Schooner Street	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 687-5206	385	24	16.0	28.1%	323 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	71.8	84^th of 301 public elementary schools	72.1%		70.6	69^th of 252 public elementary schools	72.6%	15	57.9	72.1	49.4				59.4	55.9			62.4				57.9	$7,588	$1,021	$6,567
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	279	18	15.5	15.1%	243 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.4%)	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
Garwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	North 17506 Ramsey Road	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 687-1265	405	23	17.6	24.0%	351 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (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
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	536	29	18.4		479 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.4%)	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
Atlas Elementary School	Public	K-5	3000 West Honeysuckle	Hayden Lake	83835	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 762-0626	447	22	20.5	22.4%	364 (81.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.1%)	76.5	68^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.4%		76.6	58^th of 252 public elementary schools	77.0%	10	62.2	59.7	62.8				61.6	52.6	58.1	61.2	73.1				64.3	$7,840	$808	$7,032
Treaty Rock Elementary	Public	K-5	4916 East Hope Avenue	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	430	23	18.5	39.5%	360 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)							49.5	37.7
Greensferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 North Bunting Lane	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 777-0999	399	20	19.9	23.6%	364 (91.2%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	84.2	47^th of 301 public elementary schools	84.4%		93.2	15^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.0%	32	67.7	56.7	71.4				65.3	76.8			70.0				67.8	$7,411	$932	$6,479
Kootenai Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4318 North Fennecus Road	Post Falls	83854	Kootenai County	Kootenai Classical Academy Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	404	20	20.7		349 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.7%)								(n/a)			39.2	31.4		25.0	40.2	41.0	33.3		62.9		79.2		55.0

Frequently Asked Questions about John Brown Elementary School

How many students attend John Brown Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended John Brown Elementary School.

Is John Brown Elementary School a good school?

John Brown Elementary School ranks 73^rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is John Brown Elementary School in?

Lakeland District

What schools do graduates of John Brown Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John Brown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeland Middle School
High : Lakeland Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of John Brown Elementary School?

Students at John Brown Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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