Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raft River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: RAFT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the east part of Malta, ID, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 839.5 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 28.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raft River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Raft River Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raft River Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raft River Elementary School is 0.20, which is less 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
#155 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raft River Elementary School's ranking?
Raft River Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Raft River Elementary School often compared to?
Raft River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakley Elementary School, Declo Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Raft River Elementary School?
143 students attend Raft River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Raft River Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raft River Elementary School?
Raft River Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raft River Elementary School offer ?
Raft River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raft River Elementary School part of?
Raft River Elementary School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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