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#569 of 719 schools in ID

East Canyon Elementary School

Elementary School · Vallivue School District · Nampa, ID

A Vallivue School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

18408 NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD, Nampa, ID 83687

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$9,310
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at East Canyon Elementary School score 46% 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 Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Canyon 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nampa), 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

$72,294

Median home value

$369,700

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.5 mi702Compare →
Birch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–52.7 mi630Compare →
Skyway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.7 mi755Compare →
Vision Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.8 mi742Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Vallivue School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$9,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Canyon Elementary School is listed in VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Canyon Elementary School

East Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Vallivue School District, serving approximately 723 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Canyon Elementary School

What grades does East Canyon Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend East Canyon Elementary School?

East Canyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Canyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Canyon Elementary School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Canyon Elementary School rank in ID?

East Canyon Elementary School ranks #569 of 719 schools in ID.

What is East Canyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Canyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 East Canyon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Canyon Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Canyon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Canyon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

40.5% of students at East Canyon 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
723
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 83687)
40,299
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 83687; 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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