Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald D Stalker 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Donald D. Stalker Elementary serves the west part of Blackfoot, ID, encompassing an area of approximately 38.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald D Stalker Elementary School's student population of 237 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donald D Stalker 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 Donald D Stalker Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#615 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
32%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
35%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Donald D Stalker Elementary School's ranking?
Donald D Stalker Elementary School is ranked #615 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Donald D Stalker Elementary School often compared to?
Donald D Stalker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groveland Elementary School, Riverbend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Donald D Stalker Elementary School?
237 students attend Donald D Stalker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Donald D Stalker Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Donald D Stalker Elementary School?
Donald D Stalker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donald D Stalker Elementary School offer ?
Donald D Stalker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald D Stalker Elementary School part of?
Donald D Stalker Elementary School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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