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#669 of 719 schools in ID

Park Ridge Elementary

Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID

A Nampa School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3313 PARKRIDGE DRIVE, Nampa, ID 83687

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,136
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Park Ridge Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

57.6%

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 Park Ridge 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$72,294

Median home value

$369,700

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83687; 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
Nampa Online Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–120.0 mi294Compare →
Endeavor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.5 mi474Compare →
Sherman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.1 mi440Compare →
Greenhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.3 mi241Compare →

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
#19 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

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

About Park Ridge Elementary

Park Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Park Ridge Elementary

What grades does Park Ridge Elementary serve?

Park Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Park Ridge Elementary?

Park Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park Ridge Elementary rank in ID?

Park Ridge Elementary ranks #669 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Park Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Park Ridge Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Ridge Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Park Ridge Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Park Ridge Elementary a Title I school?

No, Park Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

57.6% of students at Park Ridge 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 83687)
40,299
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 83687; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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