Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iowa 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 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iowa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Iowa Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Iowa 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 Iowa Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#547 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
38%
20%

Black
n/a
1%

White
58%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 Iowa Elementary School's ranking?
Iowa Elementary School is ranked #547 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Iowa Elementary School?
463 students attend Iowa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Iowa Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Elementary School?
Iowa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iowa Elementary School offer ?
Iowa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Iowa Elementary School part of?
Iowa Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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