Potlatch Elementary School

Summary:

Potlatch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Potlatch, Idaho, serving around 270 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 52 out of 56 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potlatch Elementary School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (94-97%) than the more diverse student populations at schools like Coeur d'Alene Tribal School and Palouse Prairie Charter School. Academically, Potlatch Elementary consistently performs below state averages in ISAT scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.7% to 34% compared to state averages of 41.5% to 52.2%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 27% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Potlatch Elementary School's challenges extend to socioeconomic factors as well. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.22% to 36.3% over the past three years. This suggests the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic and attendance issues. Overall, Potlatch Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for significant improvements to provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855-8757

(208) 875-1331

District: Potlatch District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,057

Students who attend Potlatch Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potlatch Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.77. (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 (92.8%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potlatch Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Potlatch Elementary School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potlatch Elementary School is $11,057.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Potlatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potlatch District 57^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potlatch Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	51.81	181^st	335	46.0%
2009	53.01	182^nd	349	47.9%
2010	50.38	198^th	356	44.4%
2011	44.38	233^rd	359	35.1%
2012	34.46	272^nd	354	23.2%
2013	37.39	267^th	357	25.2%
2017	16.22	257^th	292	12.0%
2018	18.90	214^th	254	15.7%
2023	17.77	208^th	252	17.5%

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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 Potlatch 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	340	340
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	359	359
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	342	342
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	330	330
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	310	310
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	302	302
2001	296	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	267	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2003	267	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2004	274	1	0	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	289
2005	269	1	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	278
2006	256	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
2007	232	0	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	241
2008	214	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	221
2009	234	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	230	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
2011	250	0	0	7	0	0	5	0	262
2012	226	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	235
2013	228	0	0	6	0	0	8	0	242
2014	258	0	0	4	0	0	12	0	274
2015	239	1	1	4	0	0	10	0	255
2016	240	1	1	3	1	0	6	0	252
2017	231	0	1	2	0	0	6	0	240
2018	231	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	240
2019	244	0	1	4	0	2	2	0	253
2020	250	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	255
2021	229	0	0	5	0	1	2	0	237
2022	252	0	0	11	0	1	2	0	266
2023	255	0	0	11	0	1	3	0	270
2024	231	0	0	15	0	1	2	0	249

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 Potlatch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	340	19.0	17.8	16.8
1992	359	19.4	18.5	20.1
1993	350	20.3	17.2	17.1
1994	342	20.2	16.9	15.5
1995	350	19.4	18.0	22.6
1996	350	19.4	18.0	22.6
1997	330	19.7	16.8	21.8
1998	310	19.4	16.0	24.2
1999	319	18.9	16.9	32
2000	302	20.2	15.0	29.8
2001	302	19.5	15.5	37.4
2002	274	18.7	14.7	33.6
2003	274	18.7	14.7	33.6
2004	289	17.6	16.4	34.3
2005	278	17.8	15.6	32.4
2006	262	17.2	15.2	40.8
2007	241	15.3	15.8	40.2
2008	221	16.6	13.3	39.4
2009	239	17.6	13.5	53.6
2010	234	17.5	13.3	47
2011	262	15.5	16.9	43.1
2012	235	17.0	13.8	56.2
2013	242	15.9	15.1	53.3
2014	274	15.4	17.7	49.6
2015	255	16.0	15.9	45.9
2016	252	16.0	15.7	42.1
2017	240	16.8	14.2	37.1
2018	240	16.1	14.8	33.3
2019	253	16.8	15.0	36.8
2020	255	16.4	15.5	36.5
2021	237	16.5	14.2	31.2
2022	266	17.1	15.5	33.8
2023	270	18.5	14.5	36.3
2024	249	18.5	13.4	36.1

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 Potlatch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	340	19.0	17.8	16.8
1992	359	19.4	18.5	20.1
1993	350	20.3	17.2	17.1
1994	342	20.2	16.9	15.5
1995	350	19.4	18.0	22.6
1996	350	19.4	18.0	22.6
1997	330	19.7	16.8	21.8
1998	310	19.4	16.0	24.2
1999	319	18.9	16.9	32
2000	302	20.2	15.0	29.8
2001	302	19.5	15.5	37.4
2002	274	18.7	14.7	33.6
2003	274	18.7	14.7	33.6
2004	289	17.6	16.4	34.3
2005	278	17.8	15.6	32.4
2006	262	17.2	15.2	40.8
2007	241	15.3	15.8	40.2
2008	221	16.6	13.3	39.4
2009	239	17.6	13.5	53.6
2010	234	17.5	13.3	47
2011	262	15.5	16.9	43.1
2012	235	17.0	13.8	56.2
2013	242	15.9	15.1	53.3
2014	274	15.4	17.7	49.6
2015	255	16.0	15.9	45.9
2016	252	16.0	15.7	42.1
2017	240	16.8	14.2	37.1
2018	240	16.1	14.8	33.3
2019	253	16.8	15.0	36.8
2020	255	16.4	15.5	36.5
2021	237	16.5	14.2	31.2
2022	266	17.1	15.5	33.8
2023	270	18.5	14.5	36.3
2024	249	18.5	13.4	36.1

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 Potlatch Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,560 (14.1%)	$9,497 (85.9%)	$11,057

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potlatch Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Potlatch Elementary School)	33.7	30.8	2.9%
All Grades Math (Potlatch District)	32.5	29.6	2.9%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Potlatch Elementary School)	40.2	34	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Potlatch District)	46.4	34.2	12.2%
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	253	270	6.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	244	255	4.5%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.8%	36.3%	0.5%

Schools Near Potlatch 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 7th 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 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potlatch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	510 Elm Street	Potlatch	83855	Latah County	Potlatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 875-1331	249	19	13.4	36.1%	231 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)					39.3						28.9	$11,057	$1,560	$9,497
Moscow Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1723 East F Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 883-3195	192	12	16.4	20.3%	152 (79.2%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.3%)	10 (5.2%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)								(n/a)									72.7			$7,401	$335	$7,065
A B McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2323 East D Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	No	No	(208) 882-0228	321	23	14.1	24.0%	268 (83.5%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.7%)	11 (3.4%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.7%)	94.1	8^th of 301 public elementary schools	97.3%		91	25^th of 252 public elementary schools	90.1%	17			75.0		70.2	76.7			80.0		72.7	$11,429	$527	$10,902
Troy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	103 Trojan Drive	Troy	83871	Latah County	Troy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 835-4261	176	11	15.6	30.7%	165 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,484	$1,356	$10,128
Lena Whitmore Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 South Blaine Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 882-2621	229	17	13.7	27.1%	195 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.2%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	87.9	36^th of 301 public elementary schools	88.0%					(n/a)	71.7				68.9		78.2	74.3	65.7		73.3	$11,429	$1,061	$10,368
J Russell Elementary School	Public	3-5	119 North Adams Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 882-2715	139	13	10.8	42.4%	117 (84.2%)	4 (2.9%)	5 (3.6%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	72.1	81^st of 301 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.7	56^th of 252 public elementary schools	77.8%	25	55.7	77.1	50.9		59.0		58.0	62.8	63.1		61.2	$12,432	$1,268	$11,164
West Park Elementary School	Public	K-2	510 Home Street	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Moscow District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 882-2714	153	13	11.8	49.0%	127 (83.0%)	4 (2.6%)	6 (3.9%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)								(n/a)												$11,524	$1,622	$9,902
Palouse Prairie Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	406 Powers Avenue	Moscow	83843	Latah County	Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 882-3684	196	13	15.6	10.7%	161 (82.1%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.1%)	6 (3.1%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	73.9	77^th of 301 public elementary schools	74.4%					(n/a)	62.5			76.2	57.5	85.7		41.6	75.0	71.5	63.8	$7,073	$508	$6,565
Coeur d' Alene Tribal School	Public	K-8	30 Moctelme St.	Desmet	83824	Benewah County	Coeur d' Alene Tribal School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(208) 686-5808	135	1	135.0	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Potlatch Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Potlatch Elementary School attend?

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

High : Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

What district is Potlatch Elementary School in?

Potlatch District

What is the racial makeup of Potlatch Elementary School?

Students at Potlatch Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Potlatch Elementary School.

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