LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

110 SOUTH BLAINE STREET
MOSCOW, ID 83843

248 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lena Whitmore Elementary School is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Moscow School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a supportive foundation for young learners as they transition through their primary education years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Lena Whitmore is noted for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically benefits from its proximity to the University of Idaho, which often contributes to a culture that values academic inquiry and community involvement. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their character within the larger Moscow community.

248

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	15
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
216 (87.1%)
Hispanic
15 (6.0%)
Two or More
9 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
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:	MOSCOW DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)882-2621
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 41

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 41