Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timberline 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Timberline Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Orofino, ID, encompassing approximately 1,811.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 65 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Timberline Elementary School's student population of 92 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Timberline 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 Timberline Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#555 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Timberline Elementary School's ranking?
Timberline Elementary School is ranked #555 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Timberline Elementary School?
92 students attend Timberline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Timberline Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timberline Elementary School?
Timberline Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Timberline Elementary School offer ?
Timberline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Timberline Elementary School part of?
Timberline Elementary School is part of Orofino Joint School District.
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