Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Culdesac 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: CULDESAC SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Culdesac district, covering approximately 113.4 square miles around the city of Culdesac, ID. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Culdesac School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome To Culdesac School – Go Wolves!!
School Rankings
Culdesac 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 Culdesac School is 0.47, which is more 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
#606 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culdesac School's ranking?
Culdesac School is ranked #606 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Culdesac School often compared to?
Culdesac Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lapwai Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culdesac School?
The graduation rate of Culdesac School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Culdesac School?
100 students attend Culdesac School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Culdesac School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Culdesac School?
Culdesac School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Culdesac School offer ?
Culdesac School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Culdesac School part of?
Culdesac School is part of Culdesac Joint School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Love the school
2 10/10/2025
School could be better, administrators need some work.
1 10/10/2025
Culdesac School has been listed as one of the worst-performing schools in Idaho by the State Department of Education (see their report card). The school had an outstanding science teacher who had raised ISAT scores in science to the statewide levels (half of her students scored ADVANCED!), but the school fired her in spring 2017 for showing a film about evolution. Culdesac's science test scores, along with English and math scores, are now on life support.
1 10/10/2025
Culdesac School was recently listed by the Idaho State Department of Education as one of the worst-performing schools in the state. Read about it in idahoednews online.
1 10/10/2025
My grandchild is being forced to go to this horrible school. She has not learned anything. I'm hoping we can get her into a better school next year, but sadly I think she will have to repeat the grade because she will be so far behind. She is a very smart girl, but the teachers have not done their job. Most kids should be reading by now at her age. They have not even started teaching it.
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