Tendoy Elementary School

2217 Lemhi Road
Tendoy, ID 83468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tendoy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in ID)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tendoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Tendoy Elementary School's student population of 11 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
11 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tendoy Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tendoy Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tendoy Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Tendoy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tendoy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tendoy Elementary School?
11 students attend Tendoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tendoy Elementary School students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tendoy Elementary School offer ?
Tendoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tendoy Elementary School part of?
Tendoy Elementary School is part of South Lemhi School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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