At a glance
Reported students
510
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
182
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School: 510 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Sandpoint. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lake Pend Oreille School District. NCES reports 510 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kootenai Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
367 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
329 reported students
Sagle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
264 reported students
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
182 reported students
Southside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
170 reported students
Hope Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
117 reported students
Public schools near Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pend Oreille High School High · Lake Pend Oreille School District | 09–12 | 76 | 0.7 mi |
| Lposd Home School Academy Elementary · Lake Pend Oreille School District | KG–08 | 4 | 1 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 329 | 1.2 mi |
| Kootenai Elementary School Elementary · Lake Pend Oreille School District | KG–06 | 367 | 3.2 mi |
| Sagle Elementary School Elementary · Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 264 | 5.6 mi |
| Northside Elementary School Elementary · Lake Pend Oreille School District | PK–06 | 182 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
What grades does Farmin Stidwell Elementary School serve?
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Pend Oreille School District.
How many students attend Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School reported 510 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 440 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 510 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Farmin Stidwell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Pend Oreille School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Farmin Stidwell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Farmin Stidwell Elementary School in?
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is part of Lake Pend Oreille School District, based in Ponderay, ID, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Pend Oreille High School (0.7 mi), Lposd Home School Academy (1 mi), Washington Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.