LAPWAI DISTRICT

Located at 404 South Main Street in Lapwai, Idaho, the Lapwai School District serves as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to providing a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade education. Set within a distant rural environment within the broader Lewiston region, the district oversees three operational schools that serve a close-knit student body of 480 learners. The district’s vibrant student population reflects a rich local heritage, predominantly composed of American Indian students alongside Hispanic, multiracial, White, Black, and Pacific Islander peers. This unique demographic landscape fosters a supportive, community-centered learning environment across all primary and secondary grade levels.

To effectively deliver its educational programs, the district maintains a robust operational infrastructure backed by a comprehensive workforce of approximately 168 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 72 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by over 20 instructional aides and approximately 76 administrative and operational support personnel. For families evaluating academic environments and researchers examining rural public education, the Lapwai School District illustrates how tailored staffing resources and strong community roots come together to support holistic student growth from early childhood education through high school graduation.