Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horseshoe Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#432 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
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
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horseshoe Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School is ranked #432 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Horseshoe Bend Elementary School?
107 students attend Horseshoe Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Horseshoe Bend Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horseshoe Bend Elementary School?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horseshoe Bend Elementary School offer ?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horseshoe Bend Elementary School part of?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School is part of Horseshoe Bend School District.
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