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North Elementary School

Summary:

North Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mountain Home, Idaho, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the Mountain Home District and has a diverse student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Stephensen Elementary and East Elementary, North Elementary School has consistently underperformed academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.6% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 31.7% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Similarly, in ISAT/English Language Arts, only 26.8% of North Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 43.3% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.7%, much higher than the nearby schools.

North Elementary School's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 164th out of 359 Idaho elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 281st out of 301 in 2023-2024. Despite serving a more diverse student population compared to Stephensen Elementary and Richard McKenna Charter School, its academic outcomes lag behind these schools, suggesting that factors beyond racial composition may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing the challenges at North Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just funding and considers factors such as teaching quality, student engagement, and community support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 290 E 12th North Street
       Mountain Home, ID  83647-1623

(208) 587-2585

District: Mountain Home District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,789 Help


Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hacker Middle School
    Mountain Home Junior High School
High:    Mountain Home Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.9%
Hispanic:
22.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.21. (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 Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), Hispanic (22.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 18.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Home District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary School is $7,789, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Home District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Elementary School 281st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 66.01 95th 335 71.6%
2009 44.67 223rd 349 36.1%
2010 42.48 238th 356 33.1%
2011 57.41 164th 359 54.3%
2012 43.80 231st 354 34.7%
2013 35.64 273rd 357 23.5%
2015 40.65 137th 226 39.4%
2016 8.38 231st 240 3.8%
2017 21.89 244th 292 16.4%
2023 12.82 226th 252 10.3%
2024 9.21 281st 301 6.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.87 125th 135 7.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North 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 442 442
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 479 479
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 479 479
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 479 479
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 479 479
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 472 472
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 500
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 356 356
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 430 430
2001 379 13 14 61 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 347 11 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 347 11 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 295 15 10 78 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 296 19 8 63 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 318 17 20 61 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 359 21 21 77 8 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 364 18 20 77 9 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 370 21 14 78 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 370 19 13 73 7 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 339 8 3 68 5 5 9 0 437
2012 364 16 5 66 2 7 12 0 472
2013 321 13 5 60 5 1 12 0 417
2014 327 12 9 61 1 0 29 0 439
2015 309 7 8 62 2 0 15 0 403
2016 305 10 10 80 3 2 24 0 434
2017 262 8 6 81 3 1 26 0 387
2018 262 6 5 90 3 3 19 0 388
2019 241 11 3 80 3 2 23 0 363
2020 215 8 1 88 1 4 32 0 349
2021 200 7 0 94 1 2 26 0 330
2022 235 7 0 94 1 2 22 0 361
2023 206 9 0 91 1 1 18 0 326
2024 248 8 0 80 3 3 18 0 360

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 442 21.0 21.0 12
1992 435 21.5 20.2 12.9
1993 479 21.5 22.3 17.1
1994 479 22.5 21.3 14.4
1995 479 25.5 18.8 15.4
1996 479 25.5 18.8 15.4
1997 472 24.9 19.0 16.5
1998 500 25.7 19.5 13.8
1999 356 16.6 21.4 26.7
2000 430 20.0 21.5 31.6
2001 471 22.0 21.4 30.4
2002 411 22.3 18.4 35.3
2003 411 22.3 18.4 35.3
2004 401 22.2 18.1 35.7
2005 390 24.6 15.9 33.6
2006 419 22.5 18.6 34.6
2007 486 23.0 21.1 34.2
2008 488 23.5 20.8 31.8
2009 490 23.0 21.3 37.6
2010 482 24.0 20.0 35.7
2011 437 23.0 19.0 38.9
2012 472 20.0 23.6 49.8
2013 417 20.3 20.5 44.8
2014 439 20.0 21.9 50.3
2015 403 17.0 23.7 50.4
2016 434 19.0 22.8 53.7
2017 387 19.0 20.3 52.2
2018 388 19.0 20.4 54.4
2019 363 18.9 19.1 45.2
2020 349 18.9 18.3 53.3
2021 330 19.8 16.6 35.5
2022 361 18.9 19.1 31
2023 326 19.0 17.1 48.5
2024 360 19.0 18.9 51.9

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 442 21.0 21.0 12
1992 435 21.5 20.2 12.9
1993 479 21.5 22.3 17.1
1994 479 22.5 21.3 14.4
1995 479 25.5 18.8 15.4
1996 479 25.5 18.8 15.4
1997 472 24.9 19.0 16.5
1998 500 25.7 19.5 13.8
1999 356 16.6 21.4 26.7
2000 430 20.0 21.5 31.6
2001 471 22.0 21.4 30.4
2002 411 22.3 18.4 35.3
2003 411 22.3 18.4 35.3
2004 401 22.2 18.1 35.7
2005 390 24.6 15.9 33.6
2006 419 22.5 18.6 34.6
2007 486 23.0 21.1 34.2
2008 488 23.5 20.8 31.8
2009 490 23.0 21.3 37.6
2010 482 24.0 20.0 35.7
2011 437 23.0 19.0 38.9
2012 472 20.0 23.6 49.8
2013 417 20.3 20.5 44.8
2014 439 20.0 21.9 50.3
2015 403 17.0 23.7 50.4
2016 434 19.0 22.8 53.7
2017 387 19.0 20.3 52.2
2018 388 19.0 20.4 54.4
2019 363 18.9 19.1 45.2
2020 349 18.9 18.3 53.3
2021 330 19.8 16.6 35.5
2022 361 18.9 19.1 31
2023 326 19.0 17.1 48.5
2024 360 19.0 18.9 51.9

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 North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (11.3%) $6,908 (88.7%) $7,789

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (North Elementary School)3527.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Mountain Home District)33.130.8
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students363326
 10.2%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic8091
 13.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White241206
 14.5%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%48.5%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 360 students attended North Elementary School.

Students at North Elementary School are 69% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Hacker Middle School
Middle : Mountain Home Junior High School
High : Mountain Home Senior High School

North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Idaho elementary schools.


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