Wapello Elementary School
Tel:
(208)785-8844
- Wapello Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- Wapello Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 234 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wapello Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wapello Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #169 out of 656 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 81% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BLACKFOOT DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wapello Elementary School is Firth High School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Blackfoot Charter Community (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blackfoot Charter Community (3.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blackfoot Blackfoot Charter Community Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 547 students
3.9 miles
2801 Hunters Loop
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208)782-0744 3.9 PK-8 547 - Firth Firth Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 249 students
5.4 miles
410 Roosevelt
Firth, ID 83236
(208)346-6240 5.4 5-8 249 - Blackfoot Mountain View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 570 students
5.4 miles
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208)785-8820 5.4 6-8 570 - Blackfoot Ridge Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
5.4 miles
800 Airport Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208)785-8894 5.4 PK-5 421 - Firth Firth High School Grades: 9-12 | 238 students
5.5 miles
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208)346-6812 5.5 9-12 238
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