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Potlatch Elementary School

510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Potlatch 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Potlatch Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Potlatch 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 Potlatch Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#533 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
30-34%
41%
40-44%
55%
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potlatch Elementary School's ranking?
Potlatch Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Potlatch Elementary School often compared to?
Potlatch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moscow Charter School, Palouse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?
249 students attend Potlatch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Potlatch Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potlatch Elementary School?
Potlatch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Potlatch Elementary School offer ?
Potlatch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Potlatch Elementary School part of?
Potlatch Elementary School is part of Potlatch School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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