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Hailey Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

257^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Hailey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hailey, Idaho, with 302 students enrolled. The school is part of the Blaine County School District, which is ranked 47 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hailey Elementary School has struggled compared to the state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 257 out of 337 Idaho elementary schools and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts (ELA) are consistently lower than the Blaine County District and state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's science proficiency rates are more competitive, with 51.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 42.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state.

Hailey Elementary School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.0% to 24.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the typical 10-15% range. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Despite the higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance is still underperforming compared to nearby schools like Ernest Hemingway Steam School and Bellevue Elementary School, which are also part of the Blaine County School District.

291

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,139

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333-8432

(208) 788-3091

District: Blaine County District

Students who attend Hailey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wood River Middle School
High:	Wood River High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.3%

White:

43.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2021 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 24th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg43%

Idaho avg48%

257^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 41 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Blaine County District

47^th of 96Blaine County District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	257 of 337	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.6	162 of 301	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.6	184 of 252	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.8	145 of 166	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.8	119 of 171	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	98 of 254	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.0	140 of 292	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.3	121 of 240	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.3	79 of 226	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.6	109 of 357	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.7	55 of 354	84.5%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	23 of 359	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	78.9	39 of 356	89.0%	★★★★☆
2009	82.1	28 of 349	92.0%	★★★★★
2008	60.0	130 of 335	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	64.2	48 of 121	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	60.2	51 of 121	57.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2018)60th percentile~ school

Male (2018)58th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-12 vs state

Math40%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)							ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 South 1st Avenue	Hailey	83333	Blaine County	Blaine County District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 788-3091	291	27	10.6	47.4%	126 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (53.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	27.5	257^th of 337 public elementary schools	23.7%		46.6	162^nd of 301 public elementary schools	46.2%	95	30.2	47.8	41.0				39.8			27.9	45.5	52.6		41.6	$19,139	$914	$18,224
Alturas Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1111 Woodside Elementary Lane	Hailey	83333	Blaine County	Blaine County District	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 578-5090	445	36	12.4	53.3%	127 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	315 (70.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10.5	313^th of 337 public elementary schools	7.1%		17.8	247^th of 301 public elementary schools	17.9%	66	32.9	24.6	30.6				29.6	34.1	34.1	18.1	30.2	38.1		29.2	$15,226	$895	$14,330
Syringa Mountain Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4021 Glenbrook Drive	Hailey	83333	Blaine County	Syringa Mountain School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 806-2880	128	9	14.2		103 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)		58.3					81.0							91.1	$7,665	$866	$6,799
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 North 5th Street	Bellevue	83313	Blaine County	Blaine County District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 578-5080	223	20	10.9	47.5%	105 (47.1%)	1 (0.4%)	113 (50.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	31.6	237^th of 337 public elementary schools	29.7%					(n/a)		51.2	38.9					41.7	41.7		40.0	42.9			$19,961	$825	$19,136
Ernest Hemingway Steam School	Public	PK, KG-8	111 8th Street West	Ketchum	83340	Blaine County	Blaine County District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 578-5050	431	38	11.4	23.9%	277 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	57	131^st of 337 public elementary schools	61.1%		58.5	117^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.1%	14	51.9	55.3	56.1	48.8	61.9	67.4	56.6		48.5	51.9	55.3	56.1	72.7	58.7	$14,942	$824	$14,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Hailey Elementary School

How many students attend Hailey Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Hailey Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Hailey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hailey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wood River Middle School
High : Wood River High School

Is Hailey Elementary School a good school?

Hailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Idaho elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hailey Elementary School?

Students at Hailey Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 43% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Hailey Elementary School in?

Blaine County District

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