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Excellent

#91 of 719 schools in ID

Top 13% in state

Based on limited data

Black Canyon Elementary School

Elementary School · Grace Joint District · Grace, ID

A Grace Joint District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 328, Grace, ID 83241

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.1Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$10,427
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at Black Canyon Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Black Canyon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,810

Median home value

$206,000

Median rent

$710/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grace Joint District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Black Canyon Elementary School is listed in GRACE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Black Canyon Elementary School

Black Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grace, ID, part of Grace Joint District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Black Canyon Elementary School

What grades does Black Canyon Elementary School serve?

Black Canyon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Black Canyon Elementary School?

Black Canyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Black Canyon Elementary School rank in ID?

Black Canyon Elementary School ranks #91 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Black Canyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Black Canyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Black Canyon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Canyon Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Black Canyon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Black Canyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Black Canyon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Black Canyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Canyon Elementary School?

39.4% of students at Black Canyon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Caribou County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
Area population (ZIP 83241)
2,385
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83241; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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