Enrollment
121
Elementary
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160162000286
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
809 9TH STREET, KAMIAH, ID 83536 · (208) 935-4012 · Lewis County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL121 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
39 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 28 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 29 | 24% |
| Grade 3 | 33 | 27% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
ISAT 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
33.3%
ID avg 53.4%
What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Idaho average is about 53 of 100.
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 121 | 32.2% | N/A |
| MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BONNERS FERRY | 122 | 38.5% | N/A |
| CAMAS COUNTY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL FAIRFIELD | 105 | 34.3% | N/A |
| VICTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VICTOR | 155 | 25.8% | N/A |
| WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLACKFOOT | 211 | 40.3% | N/A |
| NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALDWELL | 178 | 34.3% | N/A |
Matched among Idaho elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 33.3% | #283 of 319 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 121 | #337 of 393 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.2% | #262 of 328 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
121
+12 (+11%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 361
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 9.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 121 | 10.2 | 11.9:1 | 32% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 127 | 10 | 12.7:1 | 70% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 126 | 10 | 12.6:1 | 70% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 109 | 11 | 9.9:1 | 70% (76) |
| 2017-18 | 139 | 9 | 15.4:1 | 70% (97) |
| 2015-16 | 182 | 12 | 15.2:1 | 73% (132) |
| 2010-11 | 228 | 14 | 16.3:1 | 59% (134) |
| 2000-01 | 215 | 13 | 16.5:1 | 52% (112) |
| 1990-91 | 361 | 20 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (139 to 121); teachers up 13% (9 to 10.2).
About KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Families in KAMIAH, Idaho, are served by KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a small elementary school. The school counts 121 students across pre-K through 3. The typical figure for elementary schools in Idaho is about 332 students.
The district, KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT, has 380 students enrolled across 3 schools.
At 66%, White students outnumber all other groups at KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL combined. The remaining students are 12% Native American, 11% multiracial, and 10% Hispanic. Among people living in Lewis County, the White share is about 83%. By the diversity index, KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes in at 53%.
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL counts 10.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 11.9 students for each one. The 18.1:1 average for elementary schools in Idaho is higher than this school's figure. About 32% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Public schools in Lewis County average 43%.
Lewis County has these Census figures: median household income is about $51,615, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The public schools of Lewis County number 5 and enroll about 722.
Nearby, KAMIAH SENIOR HIGH is less than a tenth of a mile away. KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL had 109 students in 2020-21 and 121 in 2024-25, an 11% gain. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 9.9:1 to 11.9:1.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lewis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,682
Census ACS
Median income
$51,615
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
722 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT
- KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 157 students
- KAMIAH SENIOR HIGHHigh · 102 students
Other schools in KAMIAH
- KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 157 students
- KAMIAH SENIOR HIGHHigh · 102 students
Nearby schools
- KAMIAH SENIOR HIGH0.0 mi · 102
- KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 157
- CLEARWATER VALLEY ELEMENTARY6.0 mi · 117
- CLEARWATER VALLEY JR/SR7.8 mi · 169
- NEZPERCE SCHOOL10.1 mi · 174
- TIMBERLINE ELEMENTARY16.2 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 121 students in grades PK-03.
Is KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 66% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Two or more.
What district is KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT.
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