Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grace Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
95%
74%
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
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Grace Elementary School?
185 students attend Grace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grace Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Elementary School?
Grace Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grace Elementary School offer ?
Grace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grace Elementary School part of?
Grace Elementary School is part of Grace Joint School District.
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