Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claude A Wilcox 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#338 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude A Wilcox Elementary School's ranking?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Claude A Wilcox Elementary School often compared to?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, Chubbuck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School?
524 students attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Claude A Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Claude A Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.
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