Wapello Elementary School

195 E 350 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wapello Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wapello Elementary School's student population of 210 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Wapello Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapello Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#179 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wapello Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wapello 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wapello 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wapello Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wapello Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wapello Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wapello Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Wapello Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wapello 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 is Wapello Elementary School's ranking?
Wapello Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Wapello Elementary School often compared to?
Wapello Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groveland Elementary School, Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Wapello Elementary School?
210 students attend Wapello Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wapello Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wapello Elementary School offer ?
Wapello Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wapello Elementary School part of?
Wapello Elementary School is part of Blackfoot School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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