PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT school district, located in PRIEST RIVER, ID with about 431 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 231 Harriet Street in Priest River, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Bonner County School District. Situated in the scenic panhandle of North Idaho, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes core academic development while focusing on the social and emotional growth of its pupils, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As a central hub for the local community, the school works to build strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, often incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives that reflect the small-town character of Priest River. Through its commitment to instruction and student engagement, Priest River Elementary serves as a vital resource for the town's youth, providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere conducive to early childhood development.

For more information, contact PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 448-1181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

231 HARRIET STREET
PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856-6568
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PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PRIEST RIVER, ID with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
431
Teachers:
23.61
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 431 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.