Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Owyhee 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Owyhee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Owyhee Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Owyhee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owyhee Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Owyhee Elementary School is ranked #518 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Owyhee Elementary School often compared to?
Owyhee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Owyhee Elementary School?
170 students attend Owyhee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Owyhee Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owyhee Elementary School offer ?
Owyhee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Owyhee Elementary School part of?
Owyhee Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Owyhee Elementary School located?
Owyhee Elementary School is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 10 other public schools located in Boise Bench.
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