Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Betty Kiefer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betty Kiefer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Betty Kiefer Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Betty Kiefer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betty Kiefer Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Kiefer Elementary School's ranking?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Betty Kiefer Elementary School often compared to?
Betty Kiefer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Expedition Academy, Garwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
405 students attend Betty Kiefer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Betty Kiefer Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Betty Kiefer Elementary School offer ?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Betty Kiefer Elementary School part of?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.
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