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#473 of 719 schools in ID

Iona Elementary School

Elementary School · Bonneville Joint District · Iona, ID

A Bonneville Joint District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

5338 OWENS AVANUE, Iona, ID 83427

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.6:1
District spending per student$8,756
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Iona Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
55%

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

24.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Iona 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average522/100K

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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

$82,418

Median home value

$368,400

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

92.1%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83427; 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
Taylors Crossing Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–121.3 mi380Compare →
Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–61.6 mi624Compare →
Special Services CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.9 mi31Compare →
Cloverdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–62.0 mi532Compare →

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.

Bonneville Joint District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#15 of 24
District spending per student
$8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Iona Elementary School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iona Elementary School

Iona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iona, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 661 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #473 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 Iona Elementary School

What grades does Iona Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Iona Elementary School?

Iona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Iona Elementary School is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iona Elementary School rank in ID?

Iona Elementary School ranks #473 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Iona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Iona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Iona Elementary School?

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

Is Iona Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Iona Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

24.8% of students at Iona 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
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bonneville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 83427)
2,819
Area median age
29
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 83427; 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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