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:
277^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,819

Students who attend Lapwai Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lapwai Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

77.2%

Hispanic:

9.3%

White:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lapwai Elementary School ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.83. (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: American Indian (77.2%), Hispanic (9.3%), White (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lapwai Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Lapwai Elementary School employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 73^rd 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
2008	34.73	250^th	335	25.4%
2009	14.42	334^th	349	4.3%
2010	19.23	328^th	356	7.9%
2011	13.97	346^th	359	3.6%
2012	1.95	353^rd	354	0.3%
2013	3.48	352^nd	357	1.4%
2016	4.03	235^th	240	2.1%
2017	7.70	282^nd	292	3.4%
2024	10.83	277^th	301	8.0%

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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 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
2024	16	2	0	23	190	1	14	0	246

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
2024	246	17.4	14.0	22.8

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
2024	246	17.4	14.0	22.8

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 Lapwai Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Lapwai Elementary School)	24.6	24.6
All Grades Math (Lapwai District)	17.3	17.5	0.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Lapwai Elementary School)	39.5	25	14.5%
All Grades Science (Lapwai District)	21.4	15.9	5.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai Elementary School)	22	19.3	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai District)	32	26.3	5.7%
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	254	241	5.1%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	210	182	13.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	17	466.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	28	21	25%
Two or More Races	9	20	122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.2%	32%	30.8%

Schools Near Lapwai 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
Lapwai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Agency Road	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2952	246	17	14.0	22.8%	16 (6.5%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	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
Camelot Elementary School	Public	K-5	1903 Grelle Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3500	320	21	15.2	10.3%	296 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	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
Orchards Elementary School	Public	K-5	3429 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3700	268	18	14.9	45.9%	226 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	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
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 Burrell Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3550	353	23	15.3	32.9%	322 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (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
McGhee Elementary School	Public	K-5	636 Warner Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3600	247	17	14.1	49.0%	221 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	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
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	325	22	14.4	30.2%	273 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	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
McSorley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 15th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3650	277	19	14.4	28.2%	227 (81.9%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	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
Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston	Public, Charter	K-5	1212 9th Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Pinecrest Academy Of Lewiston Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	113	7	16.1		86 (76.1%)	8 (7.1%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)								(n/a)				35.2	38.9	35.3			50.0
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	1409 8th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 748-3800	229	17	13.1	43.7%	174 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (12.7%)								(n/a)			35.1							$10,259	$1,231	$9,028
Juliaetta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 4th Street	Juliaetta	83535	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 276-3422	143	9	15.1	37.8%	132 (92.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)				43.6					49.5	$13,113	$1,424	$11,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapwai Elementary School

How many students attend Lapwai Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Lapwai Elementary School.

What district is Lapwai Elementary School in?

Lapwai District

What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Elementary School?

Students at Lapwai Elementary School are 77% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lapwai Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lapwai Middle/High School

Is Lapwai Elementary School a good school?

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

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