At a glance
Reported students
377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
John Brown Elementary School: 377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
17.1:1 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
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about John Brown Elementary School
John Brown 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 377 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 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, 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 (87.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John Brown Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 Lakeland District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 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 John Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Kiefer Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 367 | 1.2 mi |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 272 | 3.3 mi |
| Garwood Elementary School Elementary · Lakeland District | PK–05 | 424 | 4 mi |
| Hayden Canyon Charter School Elementary · Charter · Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc. | KG–08 | 576 | 5.1 mi |
| Atlas Elementary School Elementary · Coeur D'Alene District | KG–05 | 414 | 5.2 mi |
| Treaty Rock Elementary Elementary · Post Falls District | KG–05 | 379 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Brown Elementary School
What grades does John Brown Elementary School serve?
John Brown 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 John Brown Elementary School?
John Brown Elementary School reported 377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Brown Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 377 students and 22 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 John Brown Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Brown 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 John Brown Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% 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 John Brown Elementary School in?
John Brown 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 John Brown Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Betty Kiefer Elementary School (1.2 mi), Twin Lakes Elementary School (3.3 mi), Garwood Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.