Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Challis Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challis Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challis Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challis Elementary School's ranking?
Challis Elementary School is ranked #684 out of 707 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Challis Elementary School?
164 students attend Challis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Challis Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challis Elementary School?
Challis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challis Elementary School offer ?
Challis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Challis Elementary School part of?
Challis Elementary School is part of Challis Joint School District.
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