Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Black Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Black Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Black Canyon Elementary School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Black Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Canyon Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Black Canyon Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Black Canyon Elementary School?
287 students attend Black Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Black Canyon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Canyon Elementary School?
Black Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Black Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Black Canyon Elementary School part of?
Black Canyon Elementary School is part of Grace Joint School District.
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