OROFINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT
1000 MICHIGAN AVENUE
OROFINO, ID 83544
376 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Orofino Elementary School, located at 1000 Michigan Avenue in Orofino, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Joint School District No. 171. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for students in the Orofino community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic mission, Orofino Elementary plays an integral role in the local community by promoting strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by a dedication to creating a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and develop essential life skills. As part of a small-town district, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that allows for personalized attention and a focus on the unique needs of its diverse student body.
376
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    331 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)476-4212
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 61
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT
32 Students
212 MAIN STREET
PECK, ID 83545 (8.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th