Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bovill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bovill Elementary School serves the entire Bovill, ID district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 691.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 36 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bovill Elementary School's student population of 60 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bovill 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 Bovill Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#285 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bovill Elementary School's ranking?
Bovill Elementary School is ranked #285 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Bovill Elementary School?
60 students attend Bovill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bovill Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bovill Elementary School?
Bovill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bovill Elementary School offer ?
Bovill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bovill Elementary School part of?
Bovill Elementary School is part of Whitepine Joint School District.
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