Very Good
#237 of 719 schools in ID
Top 33% in state
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary School · Boundary County District · Bonners Ferry, ID
A Boundary County District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6750 AUGUSTA STREET, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley View 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonners Ferry), 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
$63,281
Median home value
$345,200
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Mount Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 114 | Compare → |
| Naples Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boundary County District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary School is listed in BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bonners Ferry, ID, part of Boundary County District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary School
What grades does Valley View Elementary School serve?
Valley View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View 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 Valley View Elementary School rank in ID?
Valley View Elementary School ranks #237 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Valley View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Valley View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Valley View 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Boundary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (208) 267-5519
- Area population (ZIP 83805)
- 8,909
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 83805; 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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