At a glance
Reported students
367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Betty Kiefer Elementary School: 367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
16:1 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Betty Kiefer Elementary School
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rathdrum. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lakeland District. NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, 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 (81.2%) and multiracial (10.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Betty Kiefer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.4%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White81.2%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.1%
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
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 Lakeland District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Brown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
377 reported students
Garwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Athol Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Timberlake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
412 reported students
Public schools near Betty Kiefer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 377 | 1.2 mi |
| Treaty Rock Elementary Elementary · Post Falls District | KG–05 | 379 | 4.3 mi |
| Greensferry Elementary School Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 406 | 4.4 mi |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 272 | 4.6 mi |
| Atlas Elementary School Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | KG–05 | 414 | 4.6 mi |
| Garwood Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 424 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Betty Kiefer Elementary School
What grades does Betty Kiefer Elementary School serve?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakeland District.
How many students attend Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 367 students and 23 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 Betty Kiefer Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeland District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Betty Kiefer Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.4% 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 Betty Kiefer Elementary School in?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is part of Lakeland District, based in Rathdrum, ID, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Brown Elementary School (1.2 mi), Treaty Rock Elementary (4.3 mi), Greensferry Elementary School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.