Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, White Pine 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 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Pine Elementary serves the northwest part of Burley, ID, covering an area of approximately 158.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Pine Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Pine 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 White Pine Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#519 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
56%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 White Pine Elementary School's ranking?
White Pine Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are White Pine Elementary School often compared to?
White Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakley Elementary School, Declo Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend White Pine Elementary School?
553 students attend White Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of White Pine Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Pine Elementary School?
White Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Pine Elementary School offer ?
White Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Pine Elementary School part of?
White Pine Elementary School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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