Valley View Elementary School

Valley View Elementary School in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, serves 398 students in grades PK–5 and is part of the Boundary County District. The school currently holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, placing it 70th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools—a remarkable turnaround from its 2-star rating a decade ago.

Valley View stands out as the academic leader among nearby schools. It outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject, with particularly strong results in ELA and 5th-grade science. For example, 65.9% of students are proficient in ELA compared to 54.0% statewide, and 5th-grade science proficiency hits 69.2% versus 44.0% statewide. When compared to Mount Hall Elementary School (54.4% math, 52.6% ELA) and Naples Elementary School (39.1% math, 41.3% ELA), Valley View's scores are substantially higher. Even Boundary County Online School, with a much higher student-teacher ratio, lags far behind in every subject. This is notable because Valley View serves a moderate-poverty population, with nearly half of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it still achieves these strong results.

One of the most impressive improvements has been in attendance. Chronic absenteeism has plummeted from 29.0% in 2021–2022 to just 6.7% in 2025–2026—less than half the district rate and well below the state average. This dramatic shift coincides with significant academic gains: math proficiency rose from 48.8% to 58.3%, and ELA jumped from 47.8% to 65.9% over the same period. While 4th-grade math (44.4%) remains a relative weak spot compared to the state average, overall the school demonstrates that effective instruction and strong school culture can overcome challenges like higher student-teacher ratios and limited spending. For parents, Valley View represents a school on a clear upward trajectory, delivering excellent outcomes and a positive learning environment.