Shadow Butte Elementary School

Summary:

Shadow Butte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Emmett, Idaho, serving 463 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Emmett Independent District, which is ranked 47 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While Shadow Butte Elementary has some areas of concern, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 12.6% to 28.0%) and lower-than-average test scores (only 33.6% proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 37% in ISAT/English Language Arts), the school also has some interesting findings. Its student population is predominantly white (81.43%), which is higher than nearby schools like Butte View School (78.54% white) and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary (78.94% white). Additionally, Shadow Butte's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 0 stars to 3 stars out of 5, and in the most recent school year, it ranked 240 out of 301 Idaho elementary schools with a 1-star rating.

When compared to other nearby schools, Shadow Butte Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, Butte View School and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary both had higher ISAT/Math and ISAT/English Language Arts proficiency rates than Shadow Butte Elementary in 2023-2024. To address these challenges, the school and Emmett Independent District may need to focus on strategies to improve attendance and academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3900 West Idaho Boulevard
       Emmett, ID  83617-8924


(208) 365-0877

District: Emmett Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,052 Help


Students who attend Shadow Butte Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Emmett Middle School
High:    Emmett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks worse than 79.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Shadow Butte Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Emmett Independent District. Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shadow Butte Elementary School is 18.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Emmett Independent District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadow Butte Elementary School is $7,052, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Emmett Independent District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shadow Butte Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shadow Butte Elementary School 240th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Shadow Butte Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Emmett Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emmett Independent District 47th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shadow Butte Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shadow Butte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.52 182nd 335 45.7%
2009 57.12 156th 349 55.3%
2010 43.04 235th 356 34.0%
2011 50.38 210th 359 41.5%
2012 15.07 334th 354 5.6%
2013 17.42 327th 357 8.4%
2015 34.16 153rd 226 32.3%
2016 21.23 197th 240 17.9%
2017 36.43 197th 292 32.5%
2023 26.91 186th 252 26.2%
2024 19.66 240th 301 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Shadow Butte Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.81 118th 135 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 9, 2017

Open Quote My son started below Grade average when he started kindergarten. They have a Secondary class for kids behind so he ended up going full time. The time it hit January he was caught up and where he was suppose to be at for his grade level. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Open Quote I love this school. My kids had friends, they were challenged but not overwhelmed, and they had the best teacher ever. She was a fresh new face and all the kids seemed to really love learning from her. The building it's self felt open and easy to navigate as well. Though they used Common Core which is extra confusing for kids (and adults) they did not use ONLY Common Core but a mixture of lessons to make it easier for students to understand the concepts and find a method for the individual to learn best at. The teachers I met as well as the principal were willing to talk out any issues you may have with real interest in what is best for you and your family. They acknowledge that you are in charge of your kids instead of just expecting you to do what they want no questions asked. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shadow Butte Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 411 2 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 384 0 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 384 0 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 415 0 1 23 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 391 0 0 16 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 385 0 1 21 7 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 387 2 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2008 371 2 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 363 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 334 1 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 308 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 330
2012 427 1 1 60 1 2 7 0 499
2013 423 0 2 70 0 1 6 0 502
2014 433 3 2 62 0 3 5 0 508
2015 403 6 5 48 0 3 3 0 468
2016 423 3 6 50 1 1 4 0 488
2017 418 1 5 61 2 1 12 0 500
2018 398 0 4 66 2 1 9 0 480
2019 448 0 5 56 2 1 13 0 525
2020 417 0 4 50 1 2 13 0 487
2021 383 1 2 53 0 1 14 0 454
2022 401 0 3 58 0 1 22 0 485
2023 377 0 2 58 0 3 23 0 463
2024 353 0 4 46 1 0 22 0 426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shadow Butte Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 437 21.8 20.0 35.5
2002 411 22.5 18.3 47.4
2003 411 22.5 18.3 47.4
2004 444 22.6 19.6 43
2005 412 23.4 17.6 47.6
2006 414 22.3 18.6 40.3
2007 414 20.0 20.7 43
2008 404 21.3 19.0 46.3
2009 390 21.8 17.9 41.5
2010 358 19.4 18.3 46.1
2011 330 18.5 17.7 48.5
2012 499 24.6 20.2 62.5
2013 502 26.3 19.0 65.7
2014 508 25.8 19.6 63.2
2015 468 26.0 18.0 63.7
2016 488 27.0 18.0 60
2017 500 23.7 21.0 56.8
2018 480 23.7 20.2 59
2019 525 23.6 22.1 46.9
2020 487 24.9 19.5 47
2021 454 24.8 18.3 37.4
2022 485 23.8 20.3 29.3
2023 463 25.7 18.0 39.5
2024 426 23.0 18.5 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shadow Butte Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 437 21.8 20.0 35.5
2002 411 22.5 18.3 47.4
2003 411 22.5 18.3 47.4
2004 444 22.6 19.6 43
2005 412 23.4 17.6 47.6
2006 414 22.3 18.6 40.3
2007 414 20.0 20.7 43
2008 404 21.3 19.0 46.3
2009 390 21.8 17.9 41.5
2010 358 19.4 18.3 46.1
2011 330 18.5 17.7 48.5
2012 499 24.6 20.2 62.5
2013 502 26.3 19.0 65.7
2014 508 25.8 19.6 63.2
2015 468 26.0 18.0 63.7
2016 488 27.0 18.0 60
2017 500 23.7 21.0 56.8
2018 480 23.7 20.2 59
2019 525 23.6 22.1 46.9
2020 487 24.9 19.5 47
2021 454 24.8 18.3 37.4
2022 485 23.8 20.3 29.3
2023 463 25.7 18.0 39.5
2024 426 23.0 18.5 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shadow Butte Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,455 (20.6%) $5,597 (79.4%) $7,052

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadow Butte Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Shadow Butte Elementary School)32.734.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Emmett Independent District)3531.4
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Shadow Butte Elementary School)48.832.9
 15.9%
   All Grades Science (Emmett Independent District)54.635.8
 18.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shadow Butte Elementary School)35.737.6
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Emmett Independent District)4541.8
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525463
 11.8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic5658
 3.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White448377
 15.8%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%39.5%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shadow Butte Elementary School

Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Shadow Butte Elementary School.

Students who attend Shadow Butte Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emmett Middle School
High : Emmett High School

Students at Shadow Butte Elementary School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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