Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Nampa, ID, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Creek Elementary School's student population of 598 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#400 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Creek Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Willow Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Victory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
598 students attend Willow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willow Creek Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Willow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Creek Elementary School part of?
Willow Creek Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
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