Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ola 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ola Elementary School's student population of 18 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ola Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ola Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#497 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ola Elementary School's ranking?
Ola Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 709 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ola Elementary School?
18 students attend Ola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ola Elementary School students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ola Elementary School?
Ola Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ola Elementary School offer ?
Ola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ola Elementary School part of?
Ola Elementary School is part of Emmett Independent School District.
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