Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lava Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lava Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Lava Elementary School's student population of 77 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lava Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lava Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lava Elementary School's ranking?
Lava Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Lava Elementary School?
77 students attend Lava Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lava Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lava Elementary School?
Lava Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lava Elementary School offer ?
Lava Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lava Elementary School part of?
Lava Elementary School is part of Marsh Valley Joint School District.
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