Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iowa 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 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Iowa Elementary serves the northeast part of Nampa, ID, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iowa Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa 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 Iowa Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#583 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Elementary School's ranking?
Iowa Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 704 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Iowa Elementary School?
485 students attend Iowa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Iowa Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iowa Elementary School?
Iowa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iowa Elementary School offer ?
Iowa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa Elementary School part of?
Iowa Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
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