Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harold B Lee Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
UNITY IS STRENGTH – UNITED WE STAND
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold B Lee Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#140 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Hispanic
5%
21%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold B Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Harold B Lee Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Harold B Lee Elementary School?
373 students attend Harold B Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Harold B Lee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harold B Lee Elementary School?
Harold B Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harold B Lee Elementary School offer ?
Harold B Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold B Lee Elementary School part of?
Harold B Lee Elementary School is part of West Side Joint School District.
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