Excellent
#19 of 719 schools in ID
Top 3% in state
Donnelly Elementary
Elementary School · Mccall-donnelly Joint School District · Donnelly, ID
A Mccall-donnelly Joint School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 369, Donnelly, ID 83615
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donnelly Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Donnelly Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average602/100K
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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
$71,098
Median home value
$688,800
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Barbara R Morgan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donnelly Elementary is listed in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donnelly Elementary
Donnelly Elementary is a public elementary school in Donnelly, ID, part of Mccall-donnelly Joint School District, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donnelly Elementary
What grades does Donnelly Elementary serve?
Donnelly Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Donnelly Elementary?
Donnelly Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donnelly Elementary rank in ID?
Donnelly Elementary ranks #19 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Donnelly Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Donnelly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Donnelly Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donnelly Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Donnelly Elementary a charter school?
No, Donnelly Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donnelly Elementary a Title I school?
No, Donnelly Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donnelly Elementary?
26.1% of students at Donnelly Elementary 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Valley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (208) 325-4433
- Area population (ZIP 83615)
- 1,460
- Area median age
- 52.4
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 83615; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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