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#579 of 719 schools in ID

White Pine Elementary

Elementary School · CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

1900 HILAND AVENUE, Burley, ID 83318

Enrollment

608

Student-Teacher

19:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Idaho schools

#579 of 719

In Burley

#4 of 8

public schools

In district

#11 of 15

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

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White Pine Elementary

4.6/10

Elementary School in Burley · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Dworshak Elementary School

5.7/10

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3.0/10

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About White Pine Elementary

White Pine Elementary is a public elementary school in Burley, ID, part of CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. White Pine Elementary serves approximately 608 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. White Pine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 719 schools in ID.

Structured state assessment records for White Pine Elementary show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • ID avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,415
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

White Pine Elementary — Students at White Pine Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

47.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores ID EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 51.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
39%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.

How White Pine Elementary Compares

See how White Pine Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
20th percentile in ID
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
6.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
48%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.1%

Location

1900 HILAND AVENUE, Burley, ID 83318

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering White Pine Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Rupert), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 8.1 miles away, in nearby Declo), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burley, see our Burley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.0 mi
School Distance Rating
DWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Burley 0.4 mi 5.7
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY Burley 1.0 mi 3.0
BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Burley 0.9 mi 4.8
CASSIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Burley 1.0 mi 3.1
BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Burley 1.0 mi 4.3
MINI-CASSIA ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY Burley 1.6 mi 3.5
JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY Burley 1.4 mi 7.6
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Heyburn 1.9 mi 2.7
MT HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL Heyburn 2.2 mi 4.4
WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL Paul 4.7 mi 3.9
PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paul 5.5 mi 4.7
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rupert 6.2 mi 6.1
ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rupert 8.4 mi 7.9
PRESCHOOL CENTER Rupert 8.7 mi 3.8
EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL Rupert 8.9 mi 3.2
RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rupert 9.2 mi 2.8
DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Declo 8.1 mi 6.7
DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL Declo 8.2 mi 7.9
DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Declo 8.3 mi 6.7
ALBION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Albion 13.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 83318 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,770

Median Home Value

$248,700

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

19,319

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

67.4%

Avg Commute

16.5 min

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

31.8

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School Rating
A H BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Idaho Falls, ID 4.6
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ammon, ID 4.6
SHERMAN ELEMENTARY Nampa, ID 4.6
WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls, ID 4.6
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boise, ID 4.5
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg, ID 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about White Pine Elementary

What grades does White Pine Elementary serve?

White Pine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend White Pine Elementary?

White Pine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Pine Elementary rank in ID?

White Pine Elementary ranks #579 of 719 schools in ID.

What is White Pine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

White Pine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 White Pine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Pine Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is White Pine Elementary a charter school?

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

Is White Pine Elementary a Title I school?

No, White Pine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Pine Elementary?

47.5% of students at White Pine 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Free/Reduced Lunch
47.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cassia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%

District

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
District Enrollment
5,507
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,415
District Rank
#11 of 15

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