Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ammon Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ammon Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ammon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ammon Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ammon Elementary School's ranking?
Ammon Elementary School is ranked #498 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ammon Elementary School often compared to?
Ammon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen Elementary School, Arbon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Ammon Elementary School?
320 students attend Ammon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ammon Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ammon Elementary School?
Ammon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ammon Elementary School offer ?
Ammon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ammon Elementary School part of?
Ammon Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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