Very Good
#210 of 719 schools in ID
Top 29% in state
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Elementary School · Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy Inc. · Fort Hall, ID
A charter elementary school in Fort Hall, ID where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 217, Fort Hall, ID 83203
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
30%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Tyhee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 568 | 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.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is listed in CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Hall, ID, part of Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy Inc., serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
What grades does Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy serve?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy rank in ID?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy ranks #210 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy a charter school?
Yes, Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy a Title I school?
No, Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy?
78.4% of students at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bannock County
- Phone
- (208) 237-1734
- Area population (ZIP 83203)
- 41
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 · 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.
- 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 83203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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