Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweet Montour Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweet Montour Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sweet, ID, covering an area of approximately 61.1 square miles. Most families can typically reach the school within 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweet Montour Elementary School's student population of 39 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweet Montour Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Montour Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#303 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
85%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Montour Elementary School's ranking?
Sweet Montour Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Sweet Montour Elementary School?
39 students attend Sweet Montour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sweet Montour Elementary School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Montour Elementary School offer ?
Sweet Montour Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Montour Elementary School part of?
Sweet Montour Elementary School is part of Emmett Independent School District.
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