Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Popplewell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Popplewell Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Popplewell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Popplewell Elementary School is 0.47, which is more 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
#529 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
65%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Popplewell Elementary School's ranking?
Popplewell Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Popplewell Elementary School often compared to?
Popplewell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Filer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Popplewell Elementary School?
583 students attend Popplewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Popplewell Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Popplewell Elementary School?
Popplewell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Popplewell Elementary School offer ?
Popplewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Popplewell Elementary School part of?
Popplewell Elementary School is part of Buhl Joint School District.
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