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3 schools in LAPWAI DISTRICT

Idaho · 478 students · 1 city

Of all public K-12 schools in Idaho, 3 sit under LAPWAI DISTRICT, with combined enrollment of roughly 478 students (2 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in LAPWAI DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
478
-5 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside LAPWAI DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 493 to 476 students (down 3%) and from 37 to 36 full-time teachers (down 3%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLLapwaiHigh06-12246
LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLapwaiElementaryPK-05230
NEZ PERCE TRIBE HEAD STARTLapwaiElementaryPK-PK2

About LAPWAI DISTRICT

Across 3 schools, LAPWAI DISTRICT instructs about 478 students in Idaho. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

On the school-mix side, LAPWAI DISTRICT comprises 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 159 in this district, meaningfully below the Idaho typical of 402.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 483 students in SY 2020-21 versus 478 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, LAPWAI DISTRICT gained 1 school, going from 2 to 3.

On this page, the community for LAPWAI DISTRICT discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in LAPWAI DISTRICT?
LAPWAI DISTRICT operates 3 public K-12 schools in Idaho, serving approximately 478 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in LAPWAI DISTRICT?
LAPWAI DISTRICT includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in LAPWAI DISTRICT?
LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in LAPWAI DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 246 students.
What grade levels does LAPWAI DISTRICT serve?
LAPWAI DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.