Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salmon Pioneer Primary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon Pioneer Primary School is 0.15, 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
#338 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salmon Pioneer Primary School's ranking?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School is ranked #338 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
288 students attend Salmon Pioneer Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Salmon Pioneer Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Pioneer Primary School offer ?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Salmon Pioneer Primary School part of?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School is part of Salmon School District.
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