Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
747 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
18%
Black
(19-20)n/a
1%
White
(19-20)90%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School?
747 students attend Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School offer ?
Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School part of?
Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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