McSorley Elementary School

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McSorley Elementary School ranks 86 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McSorley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewiston, Idaho, serving 296 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 from SchoolDigger.

McSorley Elementary consistently outperforms the Lewiston Independent District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores, with 57% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 50.9% for the district and 42.2% for the state. In ISAT/English Language Arts, 59.6% of McSorley students are proficient or better, on par with the district but significantly higher than the state's 53.3%. The school's 3rd and 5th-grade students excel, with 65% and 72.9% proficiency in ELA, respectively. Additionally, McSorley has a more diverse student population, with 14.86% non-white students, compared to nearby schools ranging from 8.44% to 22.63%.

However, McSorley Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, at 15% in 2021-2022 and 11.7% in 2020-2021, compared to nearby schools ranging from 8.1% to 20.3%. This may be due to the school's higher proportion of students from lower-income families, as indicated by the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While McSorley outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Camelot Elementary and Orchards Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, and their strategies could provide valuable insights to further improve student outcomes at McSorley.

Detail:

Public K-5

2020 15th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501-3977

(208) 748-3650

District: Lewiston Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,358

Students who attend McSorley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jenifer Middle School
High:	Lewiston High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McSorley Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.03. (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 McSorley 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 McSorley Elementary School is $9,358. 4 elementary schools in the Lewiston Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McSorley 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 McSorley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	74.79	59^th	335	82.4%
2009	68.63	87^th	349	75.1%
2010	51.41	195^th	356	45.2%
2011	38.94	263^rd	359	26.7%
2012	48.61	207^th	354	41.5%
2013	50.57	204^th	357	42.9%
2015	45.43	126^th	226	44.2%
2016	82.64	37^th	240	84.6%
2017	78.38	52^nd	292	82.2%
2018	49.00	129^th	254	49.2%
2019	29.58	125^th	171	26.9%
2023	64.19	84^th	252	66.7%
2024	71.03	86^th	301	71.4%

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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 McSorley 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	346	346
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	345	345
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	359	359
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	343	343
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	360	360
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	360	360
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	324	324
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	317	317
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	325	325
2001	303	4	4	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	297	2	10	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	325
2003	297	2	10	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	325
2004	311	0	7	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	326
2005	301	2	11	6	13	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	302	1	7	4	14	n/a	n/a	0	328
2007	293	2	7	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	313
2008	294	2	9	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	323
2009	288	8	8	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	321
2010	286	9	10	10	12	n/a	n/a	0	327
2011	284	2	6	12	3	0	17	0	324
2012	278	0	6	9	6	0	21	0	320
2013	281	0	7	12	11	0	19	0	330
2014	283	0	4	10	10	0	23	0	330
2015	281	0	5	5	6	1	14	0	312
2016	281	3	4	9	8	1	15	0	321
2017	277	3	3	9	11	0	13	0	316
2018	273	3	3	13	11	1	19	0	323
2019	283	5	1	14	11	0	18	0	332
2020	277	4	2	11	6	1	23	0	324
2021	239	4	1	9	2	0	10	0	265
2022	255	2	1	11	1	1	13	0	284
2023	252	3	2	16	6	1	16	0	296

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 McSorley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	346	18.0	19.2	11.3
1992	345	16.7	20.6	6.1
1993	359	17.1	21.0	6.7
1994	343	18.0	19.1	5
1995	360	18.6	19.4	10.8
1996	360	18.6	19.4	10.8
1997	336	19.0	17.7	16.4
1998	324	18.1	17.9	12.3
1999	317	18.0	17.6	14.5
2000	325	22.1	14.7	19.1
2001	327	20.0	16.4	22.6
2002	325	20.6	15.8	24.6
2003	325	20.6	15.8	24.6
2004	326	18.9	17.2	23.3
2005	333	18.0	18.5	26.1
2006	328	19.1	17.2	24.1
2007	313	18.0	17.4	23
2008	323	17.9	18.0	21.7
2009	321	17.7	18.1	21.2
2010	327	16.3	20.0	25.7
2011	324	19.2	16.8	29.3
2012	320	23.6	13.5	33.1
2013	330	17.9	18.4	31.2
2014	330	16.4	20.0	37.9
2015	312	16.0	19.5	33
2016	321	16.0	20.0	31.8
2017	316	17.3	18.1	27.5
2018	323	18.4	17.4	30.3
2019	332	18.5	17.9	28.9
2020	324	18.5	17.4	29.9
2021	265	15.2	17.4	30.2
2022	284	17.3	16.3	21.5
2023	296	19.3	15.2	27

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 McSorley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	346	18.0	19.2	11.3
1992	345	16.7	20.6	6.1
1993	359	17.1	21.0	6.7
1994	343	18.0	19.1	5
1995	360	18.6	19.4	10.8
1996	360	18.6	19.4	10.8
1997	336	19.0	17.7	16.4
1998	324	18.1	17.9	12.3
1999	317	18.0	17.6	14.5
2000	325	22.1	14.7	19.1
2001	327	20.0	16.4	22.6
2002	325	20.6	15.8	24.6
2003	325	20.6	15.8	24.6
2004	326	18.9	17.2	23.3
2005	333	18.0	18.5	26.1
2006	328	19.1	17.2	24.1
2007	313	18.0	17.4	23
2008	323	17.9	18.0	21.7
2009	321	17.7	18.1	21.2
2010	327	16.3	20.0	25.7
2011	324	19.2	16.8	29.3
2012	320	23.6	13.5	33.1
2013	330	17.9	18.4	31.2
2014	330	16.4	20.0	37.9
2015	312	16.0	19.5	33
2016	321	16.0	20.0	31.8
2017	316	17.3	18.1	27.5
2018	323	18.4	17.4	30.3
2019	332	18.5	17.9	28.9
2020	324	18.5	17.4	29.9
2021	265	15.2	17.4	30.2
2022	284	17.3	16.3	21.5
2023	296	19.3	15.2	27

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 McSorley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$898 (9.6%)	$8,460 (90.4%)	$9,358

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McSorley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 84^th of 252 Elementary schools	39.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McSorley Elementary School)	44.7	81.8	37.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lewiston Independent District)	49.5	54.5	5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McSorley Elementary School)	38.3	42.9	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	48.1	47.7	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McSorley Elementary School)	44	75.6	31.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewiston Independent District)	53	60.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
All Grades Math (McSorley Elementary School)	52.3	56.1	3.8%
All Grades Math (Lewiston Independent District)	44	47.1	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (McSorley Elementary School)	58	46.7	11.3%
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 (McSorley Elementary School)	50.7	52.9	2.2%
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	332	296	10.8%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	14	16	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	283	252	11%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	27%	1.9%

Schools Near McSorley 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 McSorley Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McSorley Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jenifer Middle School
High : Lewiston High School

What is the racial makeup of McSorley Elementary School?

Students at McSorley Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is McSorley Elementary School in?

Lewiston Independent District

Is McSorley Elementary School a good school?

McSorley Elementary School ranks 86^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McSorley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended McSorley Elementary School.

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