Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Expedition Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Expedition Academy's student population of 379 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Northwest Expedition Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Expedition Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Expedition Academy's ranking?
Northwest Expedition Academy is ranked #402 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Northwest Expedition Academy often compared to?
Northwest Expedition Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Betty Kiefer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Northwest Expedition Academy?
379 students attend Northwest Expedition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northwest Expedition Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Expedition Academy?
Northwest Expedition Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Expedition Academy offer ?
Northwest Expedition Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Expedition Academy part of?
Northwest Expedition Academy is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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