Total enrollment
722
-50 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Lewis County
Idaho · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Lewis County number 5, teaching approximately 722 Idaho students against a population of 3,682. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Lewis County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 79%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
722
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,615
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.5%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
1
121 students
Middle
1
157 students
High
1
102 students
Combined / other
2
342 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT
380 students · 3 districts in Lewis County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lewis County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
49
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- NEZPERCE SCHOOL· 62.1%
- KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOL· 42.5%
- KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 33.3%
- HIGHLAND SCHOOL· 22.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEZPERCE SCHOOL | Nezperce | Combined | PK-12 | 174 | · |
| HIGHLAND SCHOOL | Craigmont | Combined | PK-12 | 168 | · |
| KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Kamiah | Middle | 04-08 | 157 | · |
| KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Kamiah | Elementary | PK-03 | 121 | · |
| KAMIAH SENIOR HIGH | Kamiah | High | 09-12 | 102 | · |
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
Lewis County is a rural-scale county of about 3,682 residents in Idaho. Its public-school system instructs approximately 722 students across 5 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,615 a year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 25% below the Idaho median.
For a sense of the school types, Lewis County is made up of 1 elementary school (121 students), 1 middle school (157), 1 high school (102), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Lewis County is KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 380 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 6%: 772 students in SY 2017-18 versus 722 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 79% to 74%.
On this page, the community for Lewis County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data