Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arco Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Arco Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Arco, ID, encompassing an area of approximately 1,571.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located up to 31.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arco Elementary School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Arco Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arco Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arco Elementary School's ranking?
Arco Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Arco Elementary School?
186 students attend Arco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Arco Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arco Elementary School?
Arco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arco Elementary School offer ?
Arco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arco Elementary School part of?
Arco Elementary School is part of Butte County Joint School District.
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