Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blackfoot Charter Community 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 22% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackfoot Charter Community's student population of 398 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackfoot Charter Community 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 Blackfoot Charter Community is 0.47, which is more 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
#637 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Blackfoot Charter Community's ranking?
Blackfoot Charter Community is ranked #637 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Blackfoot Charter Community?
398 students attend Blackfoot Charter Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blackfoot Charter Community students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackfoot Charter Community?
Blackfoot Charter Community has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackfoot Charter Community offer ?
Blackfoot Charter Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackfoot Charter Community part of?
Blackfoot Charter Community is part of Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center Inc. School District.
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