Needs Improvement
#706 of 719 schools in ID
Snake River Elementary
Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID
A Nampa School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 STAMPEDE DRIVE, Nampa, ID 83687
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Snake River Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Snake River 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 33Car-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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Arts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,369 | Compare → |
| Endeavor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Teaching WorldPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
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
- #23 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
Snake River Elementary is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snake River Elementary
Snake River Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snake River Elementary
What grades does Snake River Elementary serve?
Snake River Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Snake River Elementary?
Snake River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snake River Elementary rank in ID?
Snake River Elementary ranks #706 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Snake River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Snake River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Snake River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snake River Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Snake River Elementary a charter school?
No, Snake River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Snake River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Snake River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snake River Elementary?
38.9% of students at Snake River 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (208) 468-4614
- 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
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