Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in ID
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena Whitmore Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
229 students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lena Whitmore Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lena Whitmore Elementary School offer ?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lena Whitmore Elementary School part of?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Related School News
Dec. 16—For more than a dozen students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School in Moscow, Monday means a trip to Lindsey Lee's ...
High school students and UI student organizations did much of the initial seeding and mulching. Lena Whitmore Elementary School ...
