For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in Lapwai School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Lapwai School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
513 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lapwai School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)75%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.43
% American Indian
75%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
7%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,246 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,805 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,246
$10,185
Spending / Student
$17,805
$9,364
Best Lapwai School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapwai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2952
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District manages 2 public schools serving 513 students.
What is the rank of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District is ranked #169 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapwai School District?
75% of Lapwai School District students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lapwai School District?
Lapwai School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Lapwai School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,805 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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