New Plymouth Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
New Plymouth Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Plymouth Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
New Plymouth Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 New Plymouth Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#160 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
16%
19%

Black
n/a
1%

White
81%
74%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 New Plymouth Elementary School's ranking?
New Plymouth Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are New Plymouth Elementary School often compared to?
New Plymouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Elementary School, Payette Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% 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 New Plymouth Elementary School?
435 students attend New Plymouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New Plymouth Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Plymouth Elementary School?
New Plymouth Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Plymouth Elementary School offer ?
New Plymouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Plymouth Elementary School part of?
New Plymouth Elementary School is part of New Plymouth School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break March 25-28th (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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