Below Average
#647 of 719 schools in ID
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Sugar-salem Joint District · Sugar City, ID
A Sugar-salem Joint District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
PO BOX 239, Sugar City, ID 83448
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,564
Median home value
$331,100
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar-salem OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Shumway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Teton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sugar-salem Joint District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $7,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sugar City, ID, part of Sugar-salem Joint District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in ID?
Central Elementary School ranks #647 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Central 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (208) 356-9351
- Area population (ZIP 83448)
- 3,074
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
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.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 83448; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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