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#465 of 719 schools in ID

Iowa Elementary

Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID

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

626 IOWA, Nampa, ID 83686

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,136
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Iowa Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Iowa Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$83,666

Median home value

$381,800

Median rent

$1,310/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83686; 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
Gem Prep: NampaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi514Compare →
Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi358Compare →
Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–60.6 mi53Compare →
Owyhee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.2 mi402Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nampa School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#6 of 24
District spending per student
$11,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Iowa Elementary is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iowa Elementary

Iowa Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iowa Elementary

What grades does Iowa Elementary serve?

Iowa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Iowa Elementary?

Iowa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iowa Elementary rank in ID?

Iowa Elementary ranks #465 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Iowa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Iowa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Iowa Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iowa Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Iowa Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Iowa Elementary a Title I school?

No, Iowa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.9% of students at Iowa Elementary 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
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
Area population (ZIP 83686)
59,532
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
35.3
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 83686; 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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