Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homedale 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 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homedale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Homedale Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homedale 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 Homedale Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#533 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Homedale Elementary School's ranking?
Homedale Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Homedale Elementary School often compared to?
Homedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marsing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Homedale Elementary School?
478 students attend Homedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Homedale Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homedale Elementary School?
Homedale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homedale Elementary School offer ?
Homedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Homedale Elementary School part of?
Homedale Elementary School is part of Homedale Joint School District.
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