Needs Improvement
#693 of 719 schools in ID
Upriver Elementary School
Elementary School · St Maries Joint District · Fernwood, ID
A St Maries Joint District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 249, Fernwood, ID 83830
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upriver Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% 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 54% (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
71.3%
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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Where Upriver 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,378
Median home value
$227,700
College educated
0.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 343 | 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.
St Maries Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upriver Elementary School is listed in ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upriver Elementary School
Upriver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fernwood, ID, part of St Maries Joint District, serving approximately 87 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upriver Elementary School
What grades does Upriver Elementary School serve?
Upriver Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Upriver Elementary School?
Upriver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upriver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upriver Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upriver Elementary School rank in ID?
Upriver Elementary School ranks #693 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Upriver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upriver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Upriver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upriver Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Upriver Elementary School a charter school?
No, Upriver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upriver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Upriver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upriver Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Upriver 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benewah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (208) 245-3650
- Area population (ZIP 83830)
- 293
- Area median age
- 71.5
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 83830; 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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