For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 462 students in Potlatch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Potlatch School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
462 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Potlatch 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
427 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
29
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,881 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,883 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,881
$10,185

Spending / Student
$12,883
$9,364

Best Potlatch School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potlatch Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1231
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Potlatch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Elm Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-1331
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District manages 2 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District is ranked #143 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Potlatch School District?
93% of Potlatch School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potlatch School District?
Potlatch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Potlatch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,883 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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