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#714 of 719 schools in ID
Council Elementary School
Elementary School · Council District · Council, ID
An elementary school in Council, ID where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 68, Council, ID 83612
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Council Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Council 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,917
Median home value
$259,700
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83612; 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.
Council District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Council Elementary School is listed in COUNCIL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Council Elementary School
Council Elementary School is a public elementary school in Council, ID, part of Council District, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Council Elementary School
What grades does Council Elementary School serve?
Council Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Council Elementary School?
Council Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary School is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Council Elementary School rank in ID?
Council Elementary School ranks #714 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Council Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Council Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Council Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Council Elementary School a charter school?
No, Council Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Council Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Council Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Council 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
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.5%
- Phone
- (208) 253-4223
- Area population (ZIP 83612)
- 2,173
- Area median age
- 61.1
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 83612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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