Priest River Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Priest River, Idaho 83856 · West Bonner County District
#203 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#26505 of 50,301 nationally
About Priest River Elementary School
Priest River Elementary School is a public elementary located in Priest River, in the West Bonner County District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 203rd of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 2 schools in Priest River; Priest River Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Priest River Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Priest River Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Priest River Lamanna High
Priest River · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students · 643 m away
Idaho Hill Elementary School
Oldtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
126 students · 9.3 km away
Sadie Halstead Middle School
Newport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students · 11 km away
Stratton Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
399 students · 11 km away
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 9–12
281 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Fernan STEM Academy
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356 students
Orofino Elementary School
Orofino · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
American Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
North Elementary School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
357 students
Centennial Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Ridge Crest Elementary School
Blackfoot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Priest River Elementary School a good school?
Priest River Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #203 of 352 in Idaho. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Priest River Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Priest River Elementary School ranks #203 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #26505 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Priest River Elementary School?
Priest River Elementary School had 356 students in 2025.
Is Priest River Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Priest River Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Priest River Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Priest River Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.