Excellent
#70 of 719 schools in ID
Top 10% in state
Lava Elementary School
Elementary School · Marsh Valley Joint District · Lava Hot Springs, ID
A Marsh Valley Joint District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 660, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lava Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lava 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,679
Median home value
$359,000
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
| Inkom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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
Lava Elementary School is listed in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lava Elementary School
Lava Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lava Hot Springs, ID, part of Marsh Valley Joint District, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lava Elementary School
What grades does Lava Elementary School serve?
Lava Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lava Elementary School?
Lava Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lava Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lava Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lava Elementary School rank in ID?
Lava Elementary School ranks #70 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lava Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lava Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Lava Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lava Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lava Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lava Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lava Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lava Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lava Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Lava 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
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bannock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (208) 776-5281
- Area population (ZIP 83246)
- 846
- Area median age
- 53
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 83246; 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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