Ernest Hemingway Steam School serves 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest Hemingway Steam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest Hemingway Steam School's student population of 498 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is ranked within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ernest Hemingway Steam School is 0.50, which is more 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
#122 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
64%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 Ernest Hemingway Steam School's ranking?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is ranked #122 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ernest Hemingway Steam School often compared to?
Ernest Hemingway Steam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
498 students attend Ernest Hemingway Steam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ernest Hemingway Steam School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ernest Hemingway Steam School offer ?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ernest Hemingway Steam School part of?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is part of Blaine County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School / Vacaciones de Primavera - No Hay Clases
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal / Último Día de Clase - Salida Anticipada
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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