MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 197 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Moscow Charter School, located at 1723 East F Street in Moscow, Idaho, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Founded with a focus on providing an alternative educational environment, the school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. It operates under a charter that allows for greater flexibility in curriculum and instructional methods compared to traditional district-run schools, often emphasizing interdisciplinary projects and a strong sense of community involvement.

The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive, student-centered culture where academic rigor is balanced with the development of social and emotional skills. By fostering close partnerships between parents, teachers, and students, Moscow Charter School aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and creativity. As a public institution, it remains tuition-free and open to the community, serving as a distinct option for families in the Palouse region who are seeking a focused and collaborative educational experience for their children.

197

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	16

White
164 (83.2 %)
Two or More
16 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	MOSCOW DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)883-3195
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 22