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Washington Elementary School vs. West Canyon Elementary School

Should you attend Washington Elementary School or West Canyon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Washington Elementary School
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
West Canyon Elementary School
19548 Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

West Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington 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 22% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
519 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Canyon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caldwell School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Canyon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vallivue School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#685 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#109 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Canyon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(22-23 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in ID)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vallivue School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
65%
(Top 20% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vallivue School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
55-59%
(Top 20% in ID)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Canyon Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
10
Kindergarten Students
66
56
Grade 1 Students
98
46
Grade 2 Students
110
49
Grade 3 Students
84
85
Grade 4 Students
76
66
Grade 5 Students
85
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
68%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
27%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caldwell School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vallivue School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caldwell School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vallivue School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caldwell School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vallivue School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caldwell School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vallivue School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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