PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOL

PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC.

Charter School 185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Palouse Prairie Charter School, located in Moscow, Idaho, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through an immersive, project-based learning model. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) framework, which emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and high-quality craftsmanship. Rather than relying solely on traditional textbooks, students engage in long-term, interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom curriculum to the local community and the unique geography of the Palouse region.

The school is deeply committed to fostering a culture of community and social responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multi-age grouping approach, Palouse Prairie encourages students to take ownership of their education while developing strong collaborative skills. Its mission centers on building "scholars and citizens" who are not only prepared for high school academically but are also equipped with the critical thinking, curiosity, and ethical foundation necessary to contribute positively to their community.

185

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALOUSE PRAIRIE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	11

White
147 (79.5%)
Hispanic
17 (9.2%)
Two or More
11 (5.9%)
Asian
9 (4.9%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	PALOUSE PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC.
Phone:	(208)882-3684
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 19