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#321 of 719 schools in ID

Top 45% in state

Idaho Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · West Bonner County District · Oldtown, ID

A West Bonner County District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

402 EAST 3RD STREET SOUTH, Oldtown, ID 83822

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$3
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Idaho Hill Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

30.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Idaho Hill 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average485/100K

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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

$51,959

Median home value

$374,300

Median rent

$903/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Priest Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–6Not available46Compare →

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.

West Bonner County District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$3NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Idaho Hill Elementary School is listed in WEST BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Idaho Hill Elementary School

Idaho Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oldtown, ID, part of West Bonner County District, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Idaho Hill Elementary School

What grades does Idaho Hill Elementary School serve?

Idaho Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Idaho Hill Elementary School?

Idaho Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Hill Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idaho Hill Elementary School rank in ID?

Idaho Hill Elementary School ranks #321 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Idaho Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Idaho Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Idaho Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Hill Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Idaho Hill Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Idaho Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

30.9% of students at Idaho Hill 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 – 6th
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bonner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 83822)
2,511
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
50.2
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 83822; 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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