BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAKELAND DISTRICT school district, located in RATHDRUM, ID with about 422 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 24 teachers, BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Rathdrum, Idaho, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Lakeland Joint School District, the school is named in honor of Betty Kiefer, a long-time educator and community advocate who dedicated much of her life to the students of the area. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that encourage student engagement and character development. Located in a growing region of North Idaho, Betty Kiefer Elementary emphasizes strong parent-teacher partnerships and active community involvement, aiming to create a collaborative environment where students feel safe, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 687-5206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RATHDRUM, ID 83858-0130
(208) 687-5206
BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RATHDRUM, ID with about 422 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAKELAND DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 422
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 422 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.