Excellent
#46 of 719 schools in ID
Top 6% in state
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
Elementary School · Blaine County District · Ketchum, ID
A Blaine County District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 298, Ketchum, ID 83340
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest Hemingway Steam School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest Hemingway Steam 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ketchum), 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
$86,650
Median home value
$860,400
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Community School-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Community School-upperPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Alturas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blaine County District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is listed in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest Hemingway Steam School
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is a public elementary school in Ketchum, ID, part of Blaine County District, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest Hemingway Steam School
What grades does Ernest Hemingway Steam School serve?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Hemingway Steam School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest Hemingway Steam School rank in ID?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School ranks #46 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Ernest Hemingway Steam School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest Hemingway Steam School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ernest Hemingway Steam School a charter school?
No, Ernest Hemingway Steam School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest Hemingway Steam School a Title I school?
No, Ernest Hemingway Steam School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
18.1% of students at Ernest Hemingway Steam 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Blaine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (208) 578-5050
- Area population (ZIP 83340)
- 5,379
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 83340; 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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