LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lapwai Elementary School is located in Lapwai, Idaho, and serves as a central educational institution within the Nez Perce Reservation. As a school deeply integrated into the local community, it emphasizes a curriculum that often bridges traditional academic standards with the cultural heritage and history of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) people. The school is part of the Lapwai School District, which is known for its commitment to supporting students through a blend of rigorous instruction, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Lapwai Elementary fosters an environment aimed at preparing students for long-term success while honoring the values and traditions of the surrounding region. The school typically focuses on small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing staff to build strong relationships with families. By prioritizing both academic achievement and cultural identity, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become confident, lifelong learners who remain connected to their community roots.

230

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	172
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
172 (74.8%)
Hispanic
21 (9.1%)
White
20 (8.7%)
Two or More
14 (6.1%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	LAPWAI DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)843-2952
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
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 13

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 33