Notus Elementary School
Tel:
(208)459-7442
- Notus Elementary School serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Notus Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 25%.
School Overview
- Notus Elementary School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Notus Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 671 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Notus Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #554 out of 671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 70% | 75% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Notus School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Notus Elementary School is Notus Jr/sr High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rivervue Middle School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Notus Notus Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 214 students
0.1 miles
25257 Notus Road
Notus, ID 83656
(208)459-4633 0.1 7-12 214 - Caldwell Rivervue Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 63 students
3.1 miles
21985 Dixie River Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208)454-8899 3.1 6-8 63 - Wilder Cossa Academy Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 116 students
3.5 miles
109 Penny Lane
Wilder, ID 83676
(208)482-7904 3.5 7-12 116 - Caldwell Purple Sage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
5.3 miles
25709 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208)455-1148 5.3 PK-5 475 - Wilder Wilder Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 142 students
6.6 miles
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208)482-6228 6.6 6-8 142
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