Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Owyhee 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 45% (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 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owyhee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Owyhee Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owyhee 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 Owyhee Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#388 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Owyhee Elementary School's ranking?
Owyhee Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Owyhee Elementary School often compared to?
Owyhee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Charter School, New Horizon Magnet School, Legacy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% 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 Owyhee Elementary School?
402 students attend Owyhee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Owyhee Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owyhee Elementary School offer ?
Owyhee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Owyhee Elementary School part of?
Owyhee Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
School Calendar
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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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