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#312 of 719 schools in ID

Top 43% in state

Declo Elementary School

Elementary School · Cassia County Joint District · Declo, ID

A Cassia County Joint District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 EAST MAIN STREET, Declo, ID 83323

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$9,415
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Declo Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Declo 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated815/100K

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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

$61,696

Median home value

$320,500

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dworshak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–6Not available381Compare →
John V Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–6Not available563Compare →
Oakley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–6Not available185Compare →
Raft River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–6Not available148Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cassia County Joint District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#4 of 15
District spending per student
$9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Declo Elementary School is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Declo Elementary School

Declo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Declo, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Declo Elementary School

What grades does Declo Elementary School serve?

Declo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Declo Elementary School?

Declo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Declo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Declo Elementary School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Declo Elementary School rank in ID?

Declo Elementary School ranks #312 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Declo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Declo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Declo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Declo Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Declo Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Declo Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

39.7% of students at Declo 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 – 5th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cassia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 83323)
1,856
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
38.3
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 83323; 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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