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#30 of 82 private schools in ID

Top 35% of private schools

Deep Creek Mennonite School

Elementary School · Buhl, ID

A private elementary school in Buhl, ID serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

4104 N 1100 E, Buhl, ID 83316

  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,108.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment35
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ID

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Deep Creek Mennonite 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average441/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buhl), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$61,378

Median home value

$248,100

Median rent

$825/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.9%
Black17.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Popplewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–53.8 mi544Compare →
Clear Lakes Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–124.1 mi32Compare →

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.

Deep Creek Mennonite School is listed in Buhl, ID; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Deep Creek Mennonite School

Deep Creek Mennonite School is a private elementary school in Buhl, ID, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 82 private schools in ID.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deep Creek Mennonite School

What grades does Deep Creek Mennonite School serve?

Deep Creek Mennonite School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Deep Creek Mennonite School?

Deep Creek Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek Mennonite School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek Mennonite School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Deep Creek Mennonite School rank in ID?

Deep Creek Mennonite School ranks #30 of 82 private schools in ID.

What is Deep Creek Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deep Creek Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Deep Creek Mennonite School a private school?

Yes, Deep Creek Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Deep Creek Mennonite School a religious school?

Deep Creek Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Twin Falls County
Area population (ZIP 83316)
10,075
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
40.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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.
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 83316; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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