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#430 of 719 schools in ID

Owyhee Elementary School

Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID

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

2300 WEST IOWA, Nampa, ID 83686

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$11,136
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Owyhee Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

36.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Owyhee 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.8 mi565Compare →
Iowa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.2 mi463Compare →
Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.4 mi358Compare →
Nampa Online Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–12Not available294Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Nampa School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#5 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

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

About Owyhee Elementary School

Owyhee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owyhee Elementary School

What grades does Owyhee Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Owyhee Elementary School?

Owyhee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Owyhee Elementary School rank in ID?

Owyhee Elementary School ranks #430 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Owyhee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Owyhee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Owyhee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Owyhee Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Owyhee Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Owyhee Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.1% of students at Owyhee 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 – 5th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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