Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Basin 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Basin Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Idaho City, ID, encompassing approximately 809.7 square miles. Families within the zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 19.1 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point of 35.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basin Elementary School's student population of 173 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
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Basin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basin Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#391 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
72%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basin Elementary School's ranking?
Basin Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 704 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Basin Elementary School?
173 students attend Basin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Basin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basin Elementary School?
Basin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basin Elementary School offer ?
Basin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basin Elementary School part of?
Basin Elementary School is part of Basin School District.
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