Very Good
#251 of 719 schools in ID
Top 35% in state
Wapello Elementary School
Elementary School · Blackfoot District · Blackfoot, ID
A Blackfoot District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
195 E 350 N, Blackfoot, ID 83221
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wapello Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wapello 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blackfoot), 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
$77,889
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald D Stalker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
| Fort Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 117 | Compare → |
| Groveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| I T Stoddard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 389 | 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.
Blackfoot District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wapello Elementary School is listed in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wapello Elementary School
Wapello Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Blackfoot District, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wapello Elementary School
What grades does Wapello Elementary School serve?
Wapello Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapello Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wapello Elementary School rank in ID?
Wapello Elementary School ranks #251 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Wapello Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wapello Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Wapello Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wapello Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wapello Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wapello Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wapello Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wapello Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wapello Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Wapello 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (208) 785-8844
- Area population (ZIP 83221)
- 29,244
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 83221; 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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