UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in FERNWOOD, ID with about 70 students offering grade levels from 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 6 teachers, UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 75 Fern Street in the small community of Fernwood, Idaho. As a rural primary educational institution, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Given its location in the Pacific Northwest, the school often reflects the values and character of the smaller school districts typical of rural Idaho, prioritizing a close-knit environment where students receive individualized attention.
The school operates within the broader context of Idaho’s educational system, emphasizing core curriculum standards in a supportive and accessible setting. By fostering a small-school atmosphere, Upriver Elementary aims to encourage strong relationships between staff, families, and the student body, helping to ensure that children from the Fernwood region receive a well-rounded start to their academic careers.
For more information, contact UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 245-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FERNWOOD, ID 83830-0249
(208) 245-3650
UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FERNWOOD, ID with about 70 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 70
- Teachers:
- 6.5
- 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 70 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.9%
- Female
- 40.0%
- Male
- 60.0%
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.