Twin Lakes Elementary School

Q: Is Twin Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks 34 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Twin Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rathdrum, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 356 and part of the Lakeland District, which is ranked 21 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Twin Lakes Elementary consistently outperforms the Lakeland District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 67.2% of all students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 65.6% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to lower district and state averages. The school also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.61% of students identifying as White, higher than the more diverse nearby schools. Additionally, Twin Lakes Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7% compared to nearby schools like Spirit Lake Elementary (19.6%) and Garwood Elementary (15.2%), and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.75%) compared to the surrounding schools.

These findings suggest that Twin Lakes Elementary School is a high-performing elementary school within the Lakeland District, consistently providing a strong academic foundation for its students. While the school's relatively homogeneous student population may raise questions about diversity and inclusion, its lower chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools indicate that it is effectively supporting student learning and well-being in its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858-0039

(208) 687-5870

District: Lakeland District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,425

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

See top rated Idaho elementary schools

Compare Twin Lakes Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeland District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.12. (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 Twin Lakes Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lakeland District. Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lakeland District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School is 15.5, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Lakeland District! (See more...)

Compare Twin Lakes Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Lakes Elementary School is $8,425. 3 elementary schools in the Lakeland District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Twin Lakes 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.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Twin Lakes Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Twin Lakes Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	85.80	10^th	335	97.0%
2009	81.59	33^rd	349	90.5%
2010	86.95	8^th	356	97.8%
2011	84.90	14^th	359	96.1%
2012	82.60	26^th	354	92.7%
2013	80.36	33^rd	357	90.8%
2015	89.75	17^th	226	92.5%
2016	83.94	33^rd	240	86.3%
2017	80.80	40^th	292	86.3%
2018	75.91	56^th	254	78.0%
2019	63.74	64^th	171	62.6%
2021	77.00	34^th	166	79.5%
2022	75.64	46^th	188	75.5%
2023	74.27	64^th	252	74.6%
2024	88.12	34^th	301	88.7%

See the entire list of Idaho Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Twin Lakes Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Twin Lakes Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Twin Lakes Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	311	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	316
2009	301	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	309
2010	302	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	311
2011	277	1	1	10	1	1	6	297
2012	263	2	1	11	1	1	5	284
2013	260	2	1	12	0	1	5	281
2014	260	2	0	16	1	1	9	289
2015	249	1	0	16	1	2	8	277
2016	277	1	0	14	3	0	10	305
2017	288	0	0	16	4	1	13	322
2018	292	1	2	10	4	0	16	325
2019	344	1	2	12	5	0	13	377
2020	326	1	2	17	5	0	11	362
2021	285	0	2	20	2	0	16	325
2022	290	0	1	15	1	1	19	327
2023	319	0	1	18	1	1	16	356
2024	243	0	0	19	1	1	15	279

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 Twin Lakes Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	316	17.9	17.7	34.5
2009	309	17.5	17.7	41.4
2010	311	16.2	19.1	41.2
2011	297	19.5	15.2	43.4
2012	284	19.1	14.8	46.8
2013	281	16.7	16.7	51.6
2014	289	15.8	18.2	48.8
2015	277	16.0	17.3	46.6
2016	305	17.0	17.9	41.6
2017	322	17.2	18.6	43.8
2018	325	19.0	17.1	38.8
2019	377	19.0	19.8	33.7
2020	362	19.6	18.4	28.2
2021	325	18.0	18.0	20
2022	327	18.0	18.1	21.4
2023	356	22.0	16.1	22.8
2024	279	18.0	15.5	15.1

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 Twin Lakes Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	316	17.9	17.7	34.5
2009	309	17.5	17.7	41.4
2010	311	16.2	19.1	41.2
2011	297	19.5	15.2	43.4
2012	284	19.1	14.8	46.8
2013	281	16.7	16.7	51.6
2014	289	15.8	18.2	48.8
2015	277	16.0	17.3	46.6
2016	305	17.0	17.9	41.6
2017	322	17.2	18.6	43.8
2018	325	19.0	17.1	38.8
2019	377	19.0	19.8	33.7
2020	362	19.6	18.4	28.2
2021	325	18.0	18.0	20
2022	327	18.0	18.1	21.4
2023	356	22.0	16.1	22.8
2024	279	18.0	15.5	15.1

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 Twin Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$978 (11.6%)	$7,447 (88.4%)	$8,425

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Lakes 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 64^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 252 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	58.4	60.4	2%
3rd Grade Math (Lakeland District)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	59.6	37.5	22.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	52.1	45.7	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	70.4	60.4	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland District)	57	53.3	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	52.5	66.7	14.2%
5th Grade Math (Lakeland District)	48.5	51.7	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	64.4	72.7	8.3%
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 (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	54.1	60.2	6.1%
All Grades Math (Lakeland District)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	69.5	61.9	7.6%
All Grades Science (Lakeland District)	64.1	43.7	20.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary School)	64.1	68.4	4.3%
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	377	356	5.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	12	18	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	344	319	7.3%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	22.8%	10.9%

Schools Near Twin Lakes Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
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
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
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
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	373	25	15.0	44.2%	314 (84.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.4%)	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
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	293	17	16.9	40.6%	262 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	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
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	496	26	19.2	18.5%	422 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Lakes Elementary School

What district is Twin Lakes Elementary School in?

Lakeland District

Is Twin Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks 34^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Twin Lakes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Twin Lakes Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Rate Twin Lakes Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IDIdaho Elementary School Rankings

IDIdaho District Rankings

Schools in Rathdrum, ID

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Twin Lakes Elementary School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.