Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Priest River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Priest River Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Priest River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Priest River Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Priest River Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Priest River Elementary School often compared to?
Priest River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Priest River Elementary School?
425 students attend Priest River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Priest River Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priest River Elementary School?
Priest River Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Priest River Elementary School offer ?
Priest River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Priest River Elementary School part of?
Priest River Elementary School is part of West Bonner County School District.
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