KAMIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT
809 9TH STREET
KAMIAH, ID 83536
121 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Kamiah Elementary School, located at 809 9th Street in Kamiah, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Kamiah Joint School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Kamiah, often serving as a hub for community engagement and parent involvement. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the staff works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to the middle and high school levels while honoring the unique cultural and regional identity of the Clearwater Valley area.
121
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (66.1%)
  • American Indian
    15 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    13 (10.7%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (9.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: KAMIAH JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)935-4012
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLEARWATER VALLEY ELEMENTARY
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
117 Students
306 EAST PINE STREET
KOOSKIA, ID 83539 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th