Lakeland District

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Rathdrum, Idaho - 11 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Lakeland District #84 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,175 per pupil, Lakeland District ranks #92 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

4,693
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$10,175
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lakeland District operates 11 public schools serving 4,693 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 combined, 2 high, 2 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kootenai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,175 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.4% local, 57.2% state, and 16.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 40/100, ranked #84 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 314.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Betty Kiefer Elementary School, with a diversity index of 32.5/100.

Its largest campus is Lakeland Senior High School, enrolling 830 students (18% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Mountainview Alternative High School, at 155 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Lakeland Senior High School accounts for 17.7% of all Lakeland District student enrollment

That concentration means Lakeland District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lakeland District school enrollment varies 5.4× across entities

Lakeland District school enrollment ranges from 155 students (lowest) to 830 students (highest), a spread of 675 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lakeland District student-counselor ratio is 314:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lakeland District is typically wider than the Lakeland District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

16.4%
Federal
57.2%
State
26.4%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
84 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Lakeland District.

White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 22.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lakeland District's schools, below the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Betty Kiefer Elementary School 32.5
  2. 2 Twin Lakes Elementary School 25.7
  3. 3 Lakeland Middle School 24.4
  4. 4 Lakeland Senior High School 23.8
  5. 5 Garwood Elementary School 23.8

Programs & Resources

2 / 11
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
314.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lakeland District

School Enrollment
Lakeland Senior High School
830
Lakeland Middle School
635
Timberlake Senior High School
519
Garwood Elementary School
424
Timberlake Middle School
412
John Brown Elementary School
377
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
367
Spirit Lake Elementary School
290
Athol Elementary School
287
Twin Lakes Elementary School
272
Mountainview Alternative High School
155

How Lakeland District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lewiston Independent District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Minidoka County Joint District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Middleton District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Jerome Joint District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Blackfoot District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lakeland District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakeland District?

Lakeland District has 11 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 7 combined. Total enrollment is 4,693 students.

How much does Lakeland District spend per student?

Lakeland District spends $10,175 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #84 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Lakeland District?

Lakeland District students are 87.4% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lakeland District?

Lakeland District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #84 out of 139 districts in Idaho.