Summary
Glenns Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Glenns Ferry Joint District, which is ranked 86 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Glenns Ferry Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 24.7% in Math, 26.3% in Science, and 36.1% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 334 out of 357 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 304 out of 337 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.2% to 18.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's average.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.5% to 58.39% in recent years, suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This may contribute to the school's academic struggles and the high rates of chronic absenteeism, as students from low-income families often face additional barriers to educational success. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio at Glenns Ferry Elementary School, ranging from 10.1 to 15 students per teacher in recent years, could be a potential advantage, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.
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