At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
185
Palouse Prairie Charter School: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
15.4:1 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
- 191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Palouse Prairie Charter School
Palouse Prairie Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Moscow. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc.. NCES reports 185 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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 Palouse Prairie Charter School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White79.5%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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.
Public schools near Palouse Prairie Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Elementary School Elementary · Moscow District | KG–05 | 240 | 1.2 mi |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School Elementary · Moscow District | KG–05 | 248 | 1.2 mi |
| Moscow Charter School Elementary · Charter · Moscow District | KG–08 | 185 | 1.7 mi |
| A B McDonald Elementary School Elementary · Moscow District | PK–05 | 341 | 1.8 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Pullman School District | PK–05 | 274 | 8.3 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Elementary · Pullman School District | PK–05 | 335 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palouse Prairie Charter School
What grades does Palouse Prairie Charter School serve?
Palouse Prairie Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc..
How many students attend Palouse Prairie Charter School?
Palouse Prairie Charter School reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 191 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palouse Prairie Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 185 students and 12 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 Palouse Prairie Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palouse Prairie Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Palouse Prairie Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20% 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 Palouse Prairie Charter School in?
Palouse Prairie Charter School is part of Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc., based in Moscow, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palouse Prairie Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Park Elementary School (1.2 mi), Lena Whitmore Elementary School (1.2 mi), Moscow Charter School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.