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LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

110 SOUTH BLAINE STREET, MOSCOW, ID 83843 · (208) 882-2621 · Latah County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
Enrollment
248
Elementary
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
81 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
27
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
51
Grade 5
41
Student demographics
White
21687%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
156%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 21%
Asian
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Two+
94%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11647%
Female
13253%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
73.8%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
69.0%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
248
-31 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.7:1
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a small elementary school in MOSCOW, Idaho, operated by MOSCOW DISTRICT, works with 248 students, covering grades K through 5. By comparison, Idaho's public schools average about 332 students each, so LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 25% smaller than that benchmark.

Within MOSCOW DISTRICT, which oversees 8 schools and 2,434 students, LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Latah County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.3:1. The state averages around 18.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 33% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Latah County put median household income runs about $65,424, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 18 public schools in Latah County (combined enrollment of about 4,163 students).

Nearest neighbor: MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOL, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 11%: 279 students in 2018 compared to 248 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Latah County at a glance

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Population
41,049
Census ACS
Median income
$65,424
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
4,163 students

Quick facts

School name
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
MOSCOW DISTRICT
Address
110 SOUTH BLAINE STREET, MOSCOW, ID 83843
Phone
(208) 882-2621
County
Latah County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
248
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
81 (33%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
160222000392
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 248 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.3:1 students per teacher at LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MOSCOW DISTRICT.
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