Top Rankings
Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,527 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
4,527 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,436 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,250 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,436
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,250
$9,364
Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13898 North Schooner Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5206
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
John Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
North 17506 Ramsey Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Timberlake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15601 North Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
Athol Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15506 North Washington Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Grades: 6-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,527 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #55 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
87% of Lakeland School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,250 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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