Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Council 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Council Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Council, ID, covering approximately 759.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 18.1 miles and the furthest edge located 33.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Council Elementary School's student population of 165 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Council 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 Council Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#564 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Council Elementary School's ranking?
Council Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Council Elementary School often compared to?
Council Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadows Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Council Elementary School?
165 students attend Council Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Council Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Council Elementary School?
Council Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Council Elementary School offer ?
Council Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Council Elementary School part of?
Council Elementary School is part of Council School District.
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