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South Lemhi School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 110 students in South Lemhi School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in South Lemhi School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
110 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Lemhi School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 170 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,336 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,336
$10,194
Spending / Student
$18,209
$9,371
Best South Lemhi School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tendoy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2217 Lemhi Road
Tendoy, ID 83468
(208) 756-3524
Tendoy, ID 83468
(208) 756-3524
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Leadore School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lemhi School District?
South Lemhi School District manages 2 public schools serving 110 students.
What is the rank of South Lemhi School District?
South Lemhi School District is ranked #75 out of 170 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lemhi School District?
87% of South Lemhi School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lemhi School District?
South Lemhi School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is South Lemhi School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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