Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Chief Tahgee Elementary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy's student population of 116 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy's ranking?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is ranked #698 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
116 students attend Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy offer ?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy part of?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is part of Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy Inc. School District.
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