Lapwai Elementary School

Summary:

Lapwai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lapwai, Idaho, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lapwai District, which is ranked 73 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lapwai Elementary School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (75.52%) compared to nearby schools, which have predominantly white student populations. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Idaho elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in math, science, and English language arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.6% of Lapwai students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 42.2%. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.9% to 52.6% over the past three years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Peck Elementary and Juliaetta Elementary. Additionally, Lapwai Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The data suggests that Lapwai Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for the community. The nearby Lewiston Independent District schools generally have higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Lapwai Elementary School, indicating that there is room for improvement at Lapwai.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 170 Agency Road
       Lapwai, ID  83540-0247


(208) 843-2952

District: Lapwai District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,819 Help


Students who attend Lapwai Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lapwai Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
75.5%
White:
8.7%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lapwai Elementary School ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lapwai Elementary School is $17,819.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lapwai District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lapwai District 73rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lapwai Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 34.73 250th 335 25.4%
2009 14.42 334th 349 4.3%
2010 19.23 328th 356 7.9%
2011 13.97 346th 359 3.6%
2012 1.95 353rd 354 0.3%
2013 3.48 352nd 357 1.4%
2016 4.03 235th 240 2.1%
2017 7.70 282nd 292 3.4%
2024 10.83 277th 301 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lapwai 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 303 303
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 335 335
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 312 312
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 320 320
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 309 309
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 309 309
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 311 311
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 322 322
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
2001 42 2 1 0 235 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 58 8 0 2 207 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 58 8 0 2 207 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 62 1 1 1 236 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 51 1 1 1 245 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 53 1 1 1 241 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 44 2 1 3 260 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 38 4 1 1 224 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 26 7 4 0 239 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 26 2 2 1 226 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 18 2 0 7 223 1 12 0 263
2012 22 1 0 10 238 0 20 0 291
2013 27 1 0 9 233 1 12 0 283
2014 32 1 0 9 240 1 14 0 297
2015 32 2 0 8 232 0 14 0 288
2016 31 1 0 9 204 0 8 0 253
2017 27 1 0 6 216 1 10 0 261
2018 23 2 0 7 206 1 13 0 252
2019 28 2 0 3 210 2 9 0 254
2020 24 1 0 4 213 1 8 0 251
2021 25 1 0 9 185 0 14 0 234
2022 21 1 0 15 194 0 17 0 248
2023 21 1 0 17 182 0 20 0 241

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 Lapwai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 303 20.9 14.4 55.1
1992 335 20.5 16.3 56.1
1993 312 21.7 14.4 57.7
1994 320 21.1 15.2 61.6
1995 309 20.6 15.0 61.8
1996 309 20.6 15.0 61.8
1997 311 23.3 13.3 56.3
1998 322 23.2 13.9 55.6
1999 301 22.1 13.6 73.4
2000 317 24.3 13.0 62.8
2001 280 26.3 10.6 71.1
2002 275 23.4 11.8 68.7
2003 275 23.4 11.8 68.7
2004 301 22.4 13.4 62.5
2005 299 22.6 13.2 61.2
2006 297 22.3 13.3 69
2007 310 22.9 13.5 59.7
2008 268 20.9 12.8 65.7
2009 276 21.6 12.7 69.2
2010 257 21.8 11.7 68.5
2011 263 22.2 11.7 66.2
2012 291 22.5 12.9 48.1
2013 283 22.2 12.7 36.4
2014 297 20.5 14.4 91.9
2015 288 21.0 13.7 99
2016 253 20.0 12.6 83.4
2017 261 19.2 13.5 67.8
2018 252 19.0 13.2 51.6
2019 254 18.8 13.4 1.2
2020 251 18.8 13.3 49.8
2021 234 17.7 13.1 42.3
2022 248 18.7 13.2 23.8
2023 241 17.8 13.5 32

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 Lapwai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 303 20.9 14.4 55.1
1992 335 20.5 16.3 56.1
1993 312 21.7 14.4 57.7
1994 320 21.1 15.2 61.6
1995 309 20.6 15.0 61.8
1996 309 20.6 15.0 61.8
1997 311 23.3 13.3 56.3
1998 322 23.2 13.9 55.6
1999 301 22.1 13.6 73.4
2000 317 24.3 13.0 62.8
2001 280 26.3 10.6 71.1
2002 275 23.4 11.8 68.7
2003 275 23.4 11.8 68.7
2004 301 22.4 13.4 62.5
2005 299 22.6 13.2 61.2
2006 297 22.3 13.3 69
2007 310 22.9 13.5 59.7
2008 268 20.9 12.8 65.7
2009 276 21.6 12.7 69.2
2010 257 21.8 11.7 68.5
2011 263 22.2 11.7 66.2
2012 291 22.5 12.9 48.1
2013 283 22.2 12.7 36.4
2014 297 20.5 14.4 91.9
2015 288 21.0 13.7 99
2016 253 20.0 12.6 83.4
2017 261 19.2 13.5 67.8
2018 252 19.0 13.2 51.6
2019 254 18.8 13.4 1.2
2020 251 18.8 13.3 49.8
2021 234 17.7 13.1 42.3
2022 248 18.7 13.2 23.8
2023 241 17.8 13.5 32

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 Lapwai Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,786 (21.2%) $14,032 (78.7%) $17,819

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lapwai 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
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Lapwai Elementary School)24.624.6
   All Grades Math (Lapwai District)17.317.5
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Lapwai Elementary School)39.525
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Lapwai District)21.415.9
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai Elementary School)2219.3
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai District)3226.3
 5.7%
   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 Students254241
 5.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian210182
 13.3%
Asian00
Hispanic317
 466.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White2821
 25%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.2%32%
 30.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lapwai Elementary School

Lapwai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

Students at Lapwai Elementary School are 76% American Indian, 9% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

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

High : Lapwai Middle/High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Lapwai Elementary 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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