Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Park Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Park Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 schools are West Park Elementary School often compared to?
West Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Lena Whitmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
153 students attend West Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of West Park Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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 West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Park Elementary School offer ?
West Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Park Elementary School part of?
West Park Elementary School is part of Moscow School District.
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