At a glance
Reported students
117
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
182
Hope Elementary School: 117 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
14:1 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
- 116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29:1
What the reported data says about Hope Elementary School
Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hope. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lake Pend Oreille School District. NCES reports 117 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below 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 (89.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hope Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.36 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- 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
- White89.7%
- Hispanic6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Southside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
170 reported students
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
182 reported students
Lposd Home School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
4 reported students
Sagle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
264 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
329 reported students
Kootenai Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
367 reported students
Public schools near Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork Jr/Sr High School High · Lake Pend Oreille School District | 07–12 | 134 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hope Elementary School
What grades does Hope Elementary School serve?
Hope 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 Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School reported 117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 116 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 117 students and 8.36 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 Hope Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hope 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 Hope Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% 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 Hope Elementary School in?
Hope 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 Hope Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clark Fork Jr/Sr High School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.