Heyburn Elementary School

Summary:

Heyburn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 523 students in grades PK-5 in Heyburn, Idaho, which is part of the Minidoka County Joint District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, high chronic absenteeism, and a declining statewide ranking.

Heyburn Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.04%) compared to the state average, while the percentage of White students (51.05%) is lower. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in ISAT test scores, with proficiency rates of just 26.9% in ELA and 28% in Math, compared to state averages of 53.3% and 42.2%, respectively. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 37%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Heyburn Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 65.01% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Heyburn Elementary's academic performance and other key metrics are consistently lower than those of the nearby schools in the Cassia County Joint District, such as Declo Elementary and John V. Evans Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings. The school's declining performance and low SchoolDigger rating suggest a need for significant improvement in the school's educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336-8802

(208) 679-2400

District: Minidoka County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,843

Students who attend Heyburn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Minico Middle School
High:	Minico Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 517

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.8%

Hispanic:

46.2%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heyburn Elementary School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), Hispanic (46.2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heyburn Elementary School is 17.5. 2 elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Heyburn Elementary School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heyburn Elementary School is $6,843. 2 elementary schools in the Minidoka County Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heyburn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heyburn Elementary School 274^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Heyburn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Minidoka County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minidoka County Joint District 72^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heyburn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Heyburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	19.69	304^th	335	9.3%
2009	14.50	333^rd	349	4.6%
2010	25.56	309^th	356	13.2%
2011	21.57	324^th	359	9.7%
2012	22.50	317^th	354	10.5%
2013	29.94	296^th	357	17.1%
2015	37.70	144^th	226	36.3%
2016	46.03	133^rd	240	44.6%
2017	40.76	181^st	292	38.0%
2018	28.90	184^th	254	27.6%
2022	8.65	179^th	188	4.8%
2023	11.59	231^st	252	8.3%
2024	11.17	274^th	301	9.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heyburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.48	16^th	19	15.8%
2024	15.00	55^th	58	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at Heyburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.59	24^th	37	35.1%
2024	27.08	98^th	135	27.4%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heyburn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	598	598
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	572	572
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	543	543
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	529	529
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	565	565
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	565	565
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	562	562
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	547	547
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	535	535
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	565	565
2001	357	6	5	211	1	n/a	n/a	0	580
2002	280	1	3	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2003	280	1	3	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2004	228	1	4	159	2	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	211	2	3	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2006	189	2	1	150	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
2007	230	5	1	196	2	n/a	n/a	0	434
2008	219	5	0	199	2	n/a	n/a	0	425
2009	238	12	1	211	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2010	252	7	0	232	10	n/a	n/a	0	501
2011	251	0	0	228	9	2	4	0	494
2012	271	1	0	233	8	0	2	0	515
2013	281	1	1	218	11	0	7	0	519
2014	312	0	2	225	11	0	5	0	555
2015	277	0	2	229	8	0	6	0	522
2016	273	0	2	214	7	0	4	0	500
2017	277	0	1	261	4	0	6	0	549
2018	268	1	0	294	2	1	5	0	571
2019	287	1	0	282	1	2	5	0	578
2020	247	0	0	246	1	2	6	0	502
2021	229	0	0	241	1	2	4	0	477
2022	262	5	1	259	1	4	3	0	535
2023	267	4	1	246	1	3	1	0	523
2024	273	2	0	239	1	2	0	0	517

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heyburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	598	29.0	20.6	33.1
1992	572	29.0	19.7	30.9
1993	543	28.3	19.2	35.4
1994	529	27.2	19.4	40.6
1995	565	31.2	18.1	43
1996	565	31.2	18.1	43
1997	562	30.5	18.4	39.3
1998	547	29.5	18.5	41.9
1999	535	28.6	18.7	60.2
2000	565	31.2	18.1	63
2001	580	32.1	18.1	64.3
2002	418	26.7	15.7	70.1
2003	418	26.7	15.7	70.1
2004	394	25.0	15.8	65.5
2005	376	24.1	15.6	60.9
2006	343	25.0	13.7	64.1
2007	434	25.5	17.0	63.6
2008	425	26.5	16.0	64.5
2009	462	25.5	18.1	62.3
2010	501	27.5	18.2	62.5
2011	494	28.0	17.6	64.2
2012	515	28.0	18.3	75.5
2013	519	26.3	19.7	74.6
2014	555	25.0	22.2	69.2
2015	522	26.0	20.0	98.5
2016	500	26.0	19.2	99.4
2017	549	26.0	21.1	99.5
2018	571	26.7	21.3	99.5
2019	578	23.9	24.1	69
2020	502	27.0	18.5	66.7
2021	477	25.7	18.5	50.7
2022	535	28.8	18.5	41.9
2023	523	29.5	17.7	65
2024	517	29.4	17.5	26.5

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 Heyburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	598	29.0	20.6	33.1
1992	572	29.0	19.7	30.9
1993	543	28.3	19.2	35.4
1994	529	27.2	19.4	40.6
1995	565	31.2	18.1	43
1996	565	31.2	18.1	43
1997	562	30.5	18.4	39.3
1998	547	29.5	18.5	41.9
1999	535	28.6	18.7	60.2
2000	565	31.2	18.1	63
2001	580	32.1	18.1	64.3
2002	418	26.7	15.7	70.1
2003	418	26.7	15.7	70.1
2004	394	25.0	15.8	65.5
2005	376	24.1	15.6	60.9
2006	343	25.0	13.7	64.1
2007	434	25.5	17.0	63.6
2008	425	26.5	16.0	64.5
2009	462	25.5	18.1	62.3
2010	501	27.5	18.2	62.5
2011	494	28.0	17.6	64.2
2012	515	28.0	18.3	75.5
2013	519	26.3	19.7	74.6
2014	555	25.0	22.2	69.2
2015	522	26.0	20.0	98.5
2016	500	26.0	19.2	99.4
2017	549	26.0	21.1	99.5
2018	571	26.7	21.3	99.5
2019	578	23.9	24.1	69
2020	502	27.0	18.5	66.7
2021	477	25.7	18.5	50.7
2022	535	28.8	18.5	41.9
2023	523	29.5	17.7	65
2024	517	29.4	17.5	26.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heyburn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,356 (19.8%)	$5,486 (80.2%)	$6,843

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heyburn 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 (%)
3rd Grade Math (Heyburn Elementary School)	33	32.5	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minidoka County Joint District)	36.1	36.3	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
All Grades Math (Heyburn Elementary School)	34.4	26.4	8%
All Grades Math (Minidoka County Joint District)	32.1	26.6	5.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Heyburn Elementary School)	46	24	22%
All Grades Science (Minidoka County Joint District)	41.6	26.1	15.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Heyburn Elementary School)	38.1	28	10.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Minidoka County Joint District)	43.5	36.2	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	578	523	9.5%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	282	246	12.8%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	287	267	7%
Two or More Races	5	1	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69%	65%	4%

Schools Near Heyburn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heyburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1151 7th Street	Heyburn	83336	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 679-2400	517	29	17.5	26.5%	273 (52.8%)	2 (0.4%)	239 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	274^th of 301 public elementary schools	9.0%		11.6	231^st of 252 public elementary schools	8.3%	43	35.4	29.9	20.0		28.0	21.1	23.2				26.9	$6,843	$1,356	$5,486
White Pine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1900 Hiland Avenue	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6632	608	32	19.0	47.5%	370 (60.9%)	3 (0.5%)	227 (37.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	21.9	235^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.9%		28	181^st of 252 public elementary schools	28.2%	54	27.0	32.6	30.8	45.4	34.6	23.5	23.2	36.0	33.3	54.2	37.4	$7,843	$1,133	$6,710
Dworshak Elementary School	Public	K-6	102 East 19th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6615	381	18	21.0	56.4%	197 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	172 (45.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	68.3	93^rd of 301 public elementary schools	69.1%		62.5	88^th of 252 public elementary schools	65.1%	5					55.3		59.1	68.5	65.9	50.0	60.7	$7,973	$1,085	$6,889
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	333 West 27th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6608	492	24	20.5	53.7%	245 (49.8%)	0 (0.0%)	235 (47.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	8.3	284^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.6%		7.1	246^th of 252 public elementary schools	2.4%	38	28.4	23.9	16.9	20.5	22.4	24.0	24.7	22.7	31.0	35.2	28.5	$7,862	$1,124	$6,738
John V Evans Elementary	Public	K-6	3000 Parke Avenue	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 878-6600	563	28	20.3	50.3%	269 (47.8%)	2 (0.4%)	281 (49.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	29.8	209^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.6%		44.6	146^th of 252 public elementary schools	42.1%	63	45.0	31.2	37.8	29.3	35.5	37.8	37.4	41.9	45.9	52.6	44.4	$7,187	$670	$6,517
Paul Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 North 1st Street West	Paul	83347	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 438-2211	484	29	16.8	29.3%	253 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	227 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	16.3	249^th of 301 public elementary schools	17.3%		34.7	168^th of 252 public elementary schools	33.3%	81	34.8	33.0	20.6		28.6	25.5			45.0		35.1	$6,657	$1,194	$5,463
Preschool Center	Public	PK	310 10th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	71	4	17.7		33 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (50.7%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Declo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 East Main Street	Declo	83323	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 654-2391	459	19	24.8	39.7%	377 (82.1%)	2 (0.4%)	77 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	57	122^nd of 301 public elementary schools	59.5%		53.4	115^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.4%	7	54.6	62.4	42.3		53.0	41.0	49.3	59.8	53.8		54.4	$7,859	$1,149	$6,711
Rupert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 18th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 436-9707	646	34	19.0	33.0%	342 (52.9%)	5 (0.8%)	284 (44.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	18.1	245^th of 301 public elementary schools	18.6%		15.6	219^th of 252 public elementary schools	13.1%	26	36.0	37.8	20.8		32.2	31.3	32.0	39.7	31.3		34.8	$7,467	$1,464	$6,002
Acequia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	360 N 350 E	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 436-6985	282	17	16.4	17.4%	211 (74.8%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	266^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.6%		11.8	230^th of 252 public elementary schools	8.7%	36	22.9	20.8	22.5		22.0	30.6					38.0	$8,204	$1,504	$6,700

Frequently Asked Questions about Heyburn Elementary School

How many students attend Heyburn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 517 students attended Heyburn Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Heyburn Elementary School?

Students at Heyburn Elementary School are 53% White, 46% Hispanic.

What district is Heyburn Elementary School in?

Minidoka County Joint District

Is Heyburn Elementary School a good school?

Heyburn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Heyburn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Heyburn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Minico Middle School
High : Minico Senior High School

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