Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoshone 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shoshone Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Shoshone, ID school district, encompassing an area of approximately 511.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shoshone Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoshone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoshone Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#431 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
White
39%
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)18%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Shoshone Elementary School's ranking?
Shoshone Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 704 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Shoshone Elementary School?
234 students attend Shoshone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Shoshone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoshone Elementary School?
Shoshone Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shoshone Elementary School offer ?
Shoshone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoshone Elementary School part of?
Shoshone Elementary School is part of Shoshone Joint School District.
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