Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shadow Butte 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 41% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Butte Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Butte Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#496 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Butte Elementary School is ranked #496 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Shadow Butte Elementary School?
485 students attend Shadow Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shadow Butte Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Butte Elementary School?
Shadow Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadow Butte Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shadow Butte Elementary School part of?
Shadow Butte Elementary School is part of Emmett Independent School District.
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