Serving 44 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 ≥50% (which is higher 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 15:1 is lower 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Montour Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sweet Montour Elementary School's student population of 44 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Sweet Montour Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Montour Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Montour Elementary School's ranking?
Sweet Montour Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 709 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?
≥50% 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 Sweet Montour Elementary School?
44 students attend Sweet Montour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sweet Montour Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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