Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Notus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Notus Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Notus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Notus Elementary School is 0.50, which is more 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
#450 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
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
32%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Notus Elementary School's ranking?
Notus Elementary School is ranked #450 out of 709 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Notus Elementary School?
166 students attend Notus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Notus Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Notus Elementary School?
Notus Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Notus Elementary School offer ?
Notus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Notus Elementary School part of?
Notus Elementary School is part of Notus School District.
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