Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Council 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Council Elementary School's student population of 172 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Council Elementary School 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 Council Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#578 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
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
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Elementary School's ranking?
Council Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Council Elementary School often compared to?
Council Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadows Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Council Elementary School?
172 students attend Council Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Council Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Elementary School?
Council Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Council Elementary School offer ?
Council Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Council Elementary School part of?
Council Elementary School is part of Council School District.
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