Enrollment
396
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Priest River, ID
Priest River Lamanna High
Federal NCES profile for Priest River Lamanna High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160000100084
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priest River Lamanna High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Priest River · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Priest River Lamanna High has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Lamanna High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Priest River, ID.
School address
District: West Bonner County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000100084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Priest River Lamanna High compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Priest River Lamanna High
Priest River Lamanna High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Priest River, Idaho, enrolling 396 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Elementary School (356 students) and Priest River Jr High School (184 students) alongside Priest River Lamanna High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Priest River Lamanna High compares
Priest River Lamanna High on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Priest River Lamanna High is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bonner County District, which includes Priest River Lamanna High.
$12,555
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Priest River Lamanna High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priest River Jr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idaho Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priest Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priest River Lamanna High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Priest River Lamanna High
How many students attend Priest River Lamanna High?
Priest River Lamanna High has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Priest River, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priest River Lamanna High?
The student-teacher ratio at Priest River Lamanna High is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Priest River Lamanna High?
19.9% of students at Priest River Lamanna High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Priest River Lamanna High?
The largest demographic group at Priest River Lamanna High is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Priest River, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priest River Lamanna High?
Priest River Lamanna High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Priest River Lamanna High rank among public schools in Priest River?
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Lamanna High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Priest River, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Priest River on the city page.
Is Priest River Lamanna High a good school?
Priest River Lamanna High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Bonner County District?
Besides Priest River Lamanna High, West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Elementary School (356 students), Priest River Jr High School (184 students), and Idaho Hill Elementary School (126 students). See the West Bonner County District district page for the complete list.
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