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#77 of 719 schools in ID

Top 11% in state

Inkom Elementary School

Elementary School · Marsh Valley Joint District · Inkom, ID

A Marsh Valley Joint District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 430, Inkom, ID 83245

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$9,781
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Inkom Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(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 67% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

21.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Inkom 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,969

Median home value

$300,800

Median rent

$1,061/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Downey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–6Not available103Compare →
Lava Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–6Not available58Compare →
Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–6Not available257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marsh Valley Joint District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$9,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Inkom Elementary School is listed in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Inkom Elementary School

Inkom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Inkom, ID, part of Marsh Valley Joint District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Inkom Elementary School

What grades does Inkom Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Inkom Elementary School?

Inkom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Inkom Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Inkom Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Inkom Elementary School rank in ID?

Inkom Elementary School ranks #77 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Inkom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Inkom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Inkom Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Inkom Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Inkom Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Inkom Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

21.9% of students at Inkom 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
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bannock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 83245)
2,539
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 83245; 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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