Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Ridge 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 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Ridge Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Ridge Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lake Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Victory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary School?
490 students attend Lake Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lake Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Ridge Elementary School?
Lake Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Lake Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Ridge Elementary School part of?
Lake Ridge Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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