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Shadow Butte Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Shadow Butte Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 426 students in grades K-5 in Emmett, Idaho. The school is part of the Emmett Independent District, which is ranked 53 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shadow Butte Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.8% in 2022-2023 to 15.0% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 38.4% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.9%. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 29.28% in 2021-2022 to 45.77% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Shadow Butte to other nearby schools in the Emmett Independent District, it consistently underperforms. For instance, Kenneth J Carberry Elementary, which is only 5 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Shadow Butte's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 197 out of 292 Idaho elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 264 out of 337 in 2024-2025, indicating that the school is falling behind relative to other elementary schools in the state.

387

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,052

Per pupil spending ?

54.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617-8924

(208) 365-0877

District: Emmett Independent District

Students who attend Shadow Butte Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Emmett Middle School
High:	Emmett High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 34th percentile in 2010 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg42%

Idaho avg47%

264^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Emmett Independent District

53^rd of 96Emmett Independent 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	25.3	264 of 337	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.7	240 of 301	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.9	186 of 252	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.4	197 of 292	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	21.2	197 of 240	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.2	153 of 226	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	17.4	327 of 357	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	15.1	334 of 354	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	50.4	210 of 359	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.0	235 of 356	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.1	156 of 349	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.5	182 of 335	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	14.8	118 of 135	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2024)13th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math43%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%-16 vs state

Science33%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, July 9, 2017

My son started below Grade average when he started kindergarten. They have a Secondary class for kids behind so he ended up going full time. The time it hit January he was caught up and where he was suppose to be at for his grade level. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

I love this school. My kids had friends, they were challenged but not overwhelmed, and they had the best teacher ever. She was a fresh new face and all the kids seemed to really love learning from her. The building it's self felt open and easy to navigate as well. Though they used Common Core which is extra confusing for kids (and adults) they did not use ONLY Common Core but a mixture of lessons to make it easier for students to understand the concepts and find a method for the individual to learn best at. The teachers I met as well as the principal were willing to talk out any issues you may have with real interest in what is best for you and your family. They acknowledge that you are in charge of your kids instead of just expecting you to do what they want no questions asked. Close Quote

Schools Near Shadow Butte Elementary School

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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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shadow Butte Elementary School	Public	K-5	3900 West Idaho Boulevard	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 365-0877	387	24	16.2	54.3%	312 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.9%)	25.3	264^th of 337 public elementary schools	21.7%		19.7	240^th of 301 public elementary schools	20.3%	24	58.1	36.7	29.1	42.9	32.7	32.7	40.0	30.0	45.5	38.4	$7,052	$1,455	$5,597
Butte View School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Pine Street	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 365-4961	294	16	18.1	64.3%	219 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (23.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	31.8	235^th of 337 public elementary schools	30.3%					(n/a)			26.9	38.9	50.0	50.0			46.2	38.9
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary	Public	K-5	1950 East 12th Street	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 365-0839	376	25	15.0	56.1%	297 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (18.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	60.8	115^th of 337 public elementary schools	65.9%		62.5	105^th of 301 public elementary schools	65.1%	10	57.4	47.8	52.7	52.6	55.4	55.4	60.9	58.0	55.4	58.0	$8,663	$1,297	$7,367
Purple Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25709 El Paso Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-1148	453	28	16.4	32.0%	360 (79.5%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)								(n/a)			47.4						55.3		$7,504	$853	$6,651
Sweet Montour Elementary School	Public	K-5	6600 Sweet-Ola Highway	Sweet	83670	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 584-3378	39	3	12.4	46.2%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										62.5	$8,248	$838	$7,410
Middleton Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 Cemetery Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 585-3021	573	31	18.7	38.0%	471 (82.2%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (11.5%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.0%)								(n/a)			56.3	56.9		53.1			65.6	60.5	$6,678	$866	$5,812
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 North Middleton Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 585-3065	690	40	17.2	27.4%	591 (85.7%)	4 (0.6%)	68 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.2%)	74	73^rd of 337 public elementary schools	78.3%		81.3	56^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.4%	17	70.2	58.9	56.3	61.4	57.8	57.8	60.0	60.0	66.4	62.1	$6,395	$699	$5,695
New Plymouth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	704 South Plymouth Avenue	New Plymouth	83655	Payette County	New Plymouth District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 278-5333	404	21	18.7	42.3%	325 (80.4%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	42	200^th of 337 public elementary schools	40.7%		58.9	114^th of 301 public elementary schools	62.1%	86	53.6	33.3	35.0	39.8	45.6	45.6	53.6	56.7	54.4	54.9	$8,316	$930	$7,386
Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 North Star Road	Star	83669	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4110	727	38	19.1	34.3%	562 (77.3%)	5 (0.7%)	115 (15.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.4%)	61.4	111^th of 337 public elementary schools	67.1%		70.5	87^th of 301 public elementary schools	71.1%	24	62.6	61.2	38.2	53.4	48.1	48.1	61.7	68.6	53.8	61.2	$6,429	$609	$5,820
Sacajawea Elementary School	Public	K-4	1710 North Illinois	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3333	362	25	14.4	73.5%	79 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	269 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)											$7,562	$1,297	$6,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Shadow Butte Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Shadow Butte Elementary School?

Students at Shadow Butte Elementary School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Shadow Butte Elementary School in?

Emmett Independent District

Is Shadow Butte Elementary School a good school?

Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Shadow Butte Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shadow Butte Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emmett Middle School
High : Emmett High School

How many students attend Shadow Butte Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 387 students attended Shadow Butte Elementary School.

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