Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A B Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A B Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A B Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are A B Mcdonald Elementary School often compared to?
A B Mcdonald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Whitmore Elementary School, West Park Elementary School, J Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
321 students attend A B Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of A B Mcdonald Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does A B Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A B Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Moscow School District.
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