Alturas Elementary School

1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
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Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alturas 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alturas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Alturas Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Alturas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alturas Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#574 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
40%
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35-39%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
63%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
36%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alturas Elementary School's ranking?
Alturas Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Alturas Elementary School often compared to?
Alturas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hailey Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Alturas Elementary School?
398 students attend Alturas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alturas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alturas Elementary School?
Alturas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alturas Elementary School offer ?
Alturas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alturas Elementary School part of?
Alturas Elementary School is part of Blaine County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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