McGhee Elementary School

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McGhee Elementary School ranks 102 nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McGhee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 257 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 17th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While McGhee is part of the same district as nearby schools like Centennial Elementary and McSorley Elementary, it consistently underperforms them on key metrics. McGhee has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.38%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 77.37% to 91.56%. The school also has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.2% to 28.0% over the past 3 years, compared to 8.1% to 20.2% at nearby schools. Additionally, McGhee's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Further analysis reveals that McGhee has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.65% to 47.86% over the past 3 years, much higher than the 11.08% to 40.22% at surrounding schools. This suggests that the school may serve a more economically disadvantaged population, which could contribute to its lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Despite this, McGhee's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $10,234, higher than the $9,236 to $10,541 per student at nearby schools. However, these additional resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, as the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade.

Detail:

Public K-5

636 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501-5127

(208) 748-3600

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,234

Students who attend McGhee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jenifer Middle School
High:	Lewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McGhee Elementary School ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.21. (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 McGhee Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lewiston Independent District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGhee Elementary School is $10,234, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lewiston Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston Independent District 17^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McGhee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	59.95	132^nd	335	60.6%
2009	45.70	218^th	349	37.5%
2010	40.91	251^st	356	29.5%
2011	37.69	268^th	359	25.3%
2012	44.41	225^th	354	36.4%
2013	45.31	232^nd	357	35.0%
2016	28.57	174^th	240	27.5%
2017	32.16	206^th	292	29.5%
2018	22.28	204^th	254	19.7%
2019	22.96	138^th	171	19.3%
2023	21.32	201^st	252	20.2%
2024	64.21	102^nd	301	66.1%

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McGhee 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	368	368
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	366	366
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	353	353
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	391	391
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	379	379
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	379	379
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	366	366
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	365	365
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	394	394
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	396	396
2001	333	5	2	16	10	n/a	n/a	0	366
2002	319	3	4	8	15	n/a	n/a	0	349
2003	319	3	4	8	15	n/a	n/a	0	349
2004	297	3	2	11	20	n/a	n/a	0	333
2005	293	8	1	11	16	n/a	n/a	0	329
2006	303	4	2	13	19	n/a	n/a	0	341
2007	296	6	1	10	22	n/a	n/a	0	335
2008	277	3	2	14	26	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	279	5	3	18	20	n/a	n/a	0	325
2010	282	3	1	22	17	n/a	n/a	0	325
2011	267	2	1	30	15	1	6	0	322
2012	268	1	1	26	9	1	5	0	311
2013	268	1	2	17	11	1	11	0	311
2014	299	0	2	16	9	1	12	0	339
2015	282	0	1	18	3	1	7	0	312
2016	290	5	0	13	1	0	13	0	322
2017	282	1	0	17	2	0	18	0	320
2018	272	1	0	13	1	0	20	0	307
2019	285	0	0	8	2	1	24	0	320
2020	281	0	4	10	1	1	24	0	321
2021	214	0	2	9	4	0	22	0	251
2022	244	0	2	16	4	0	19	0	285
2023	222	1	2	16	3	0	13	0	257

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 McGhee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	368	19.0	19.3	20.9
1992	366	19.4	18.8	23.2
1993	353	19.4	18.2	22.7
1994	391	20.4	19.2	23.5
1995	379	22.1	17.1	25.1
1996	379	22.1	17.1	25.1
1997	366	21.2	17.3	25.7
1998	365	21.1	17.3	19.2
1999	394	21.3	18.5	33
2000	396	23.0	17.2	33.8
2001	366	20.8	17.6	45.6
2002	349	18.0	19.4	39.3
2003	349	18.0	19.4	39.3
2004	333	17.8	18.7	42
2005	329	17.5	18.8	44.7
2006	341	18.7	18.2	46.6
2007	335	18.2	18.4	46.3
2008	322	17.4	18.5	45.7
2009	325	17.3	18.7	51.7
2010	325	17.5	18.4	52.3
2011	322	19.2	16.7	54
2012	311	n/a	n/a	60.5
2013	311	17.0	18.2	52.1
2014	339	17.7	19.0	54.9
2015	312	17.0	18.3	59.9
2016	322	17.0	18.9	57.5
2017	320	17.3	18.4	53.8
2018	307	17.3	17.7	59
2019	320	17.4	18.3	52.8
2020	321	17.4	18.4	49.5
2021	251	16.2	15.4	47.4
2022	285	17.3	16.3	39.6
2023	257	17.3	14.8	47.9

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 McGhee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	368	19.0	19.3	20.9
1992	366	19.4	18.8	23.2
1993	353	19.4	18.2	22.7
1994	391	20.4	19.2	23.5
1995	379	22.1	17.1	25.1
1996	379	22.1	17.1	25.1
1997	366	21.2	17.3	25.7
1998	365	21.1	17.3	19.2
1999	394	21.3	18.5	33
2000	396	23.0	17.2	33.8
2001	366	20.8	17.6	45.6
2002	349	18.0	19.4	39.3
2003	349	18.0	19.4	39.3
2004	333	17.8	18.7	42
2005	329	17.5	18.8	44.7
2006	341	18.7	18.2	46.6
2007	335	18.2	18.4	46.3
2008	322	17.4	18.5	45.7
2009	325	17.3	18.7	51.7
2010	325	17.5	18.4	52.3
2011	322	19.2	16.7	54
2012	311	n/a	n/a	60.5
2013	311	17.0	18.2	52.1
2014	339	17.7	19.0	54.9
2015	312	17.0	18.3	59.9
2016	322	17.0	18.9	57.5
2017	320	17.3	18.4	53.8
2018	307	17.3	17.7	59
2019	320	17.4	18.3	52.8
2020	321	17.4	18.4	49.5
2021	251	16.2	15.4	47.4
2022	285	17.3	16.3	39.6
2023	257	17.3	14.8	47.9

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 McGhee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,300 (12.7%)	$8,934 (87.3%)	$10,234

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGhee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 201^st of 252 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (McGhee Elementary School)	55.1	34.8	20.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	53	52.8	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Science (McGhee Elementary School)	59.2	21.7	37.5%
All Grades Science (Lewiston Independent District)	57.5	43.1	14.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (McGhee Elementary School)	51.4	41.7	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	54.3	53	1.3%
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	320	257	19.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	16	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	285	222	22.1%
Two or More Races	24	13	45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	47.9%	5%

Schools Near McGhee 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3600	257	17	14.8	47.9%	222 (86.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	64.2	102^nd of 301 public elementary schools	66.1%		21.3	201^st of 252 public elementary schools	20.2%	99	57.2						59.6		57.9	$10,234	$1,300	$8,934
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3550	391	23	17.1	28.6%	358 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	37.6	188^th of 301 public elementary schools	37.5%		44.2	150^th of 252 public elementary schools	40.5%	38	33.8			47.7	40.6	39.4				$9,236	$1,051	$8,185
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3650	296	19	15.2	27.0%	252 (85.1%)	3 (1.0%)	16 (5.4%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.4%)	71	86^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.4%		64.2	84^th of 252 public elementary schools	66.7%	2	70.0	50.7	54.2	57.0	57.5	65.0	46.0	72.9	59.6	$9,358	$898	$8,460
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3700	276	19	14.4	40.2%	242 (87.7%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	67.6	94^th of 301 public elementary schools	68.8%		68	76^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.8%	18			44.2	49.6	48.9	64.3			62.7	$9,673	$1,331	$8,343
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3800	274	17	15.8	39.8%	212 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	31 (11.3%)								(n/a)			35.1							$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3850	372	24	15.7	33.3%	314 (84.4%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	41.9	174^th of 301 public elementary schools	42.2%		33	170^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.5%	4	40.4	56.8	40.9	45.5	38.7	38.6			46.9	$10,541	$1,376	$9,166
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-5	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				35.2	38.9	35.3			50.0
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3500	352	22	16.2	11.1%	315 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	81.9	53^rd of 301 public elementary schools	82.4%		74.9	63^rd of 252 public elementary schools	75.0%	10	76.1	75.1	48.0	66.9	52.0		70.4		64.4	$9,728	$742	$8,987
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2952	241	18	13.5	32.0%	21 (8.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	182 (75.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.3%)	10.8	277^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)				28.6	18.5				26.4	$17,819	$3,786	$14,032
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 276-3422	151	9	17.3	28.5%	143 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)								(n/a)				43.6					49.5	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about McGhee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McGhee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jenifer Middle School
High : Lewiston High School

What is the racial makeup of McGhee Elementary School?

Students at McGhee Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend McGhee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended McGhee Elementary School.

Is McGhee Elementary School a good school?

McGhee Elementary School ranks 102^nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is McGhee Elementary School in?

Lewiston Independent District

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