Willow Creek Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 6195 North Long Lake Way
       Meridian, ID  83646-0001


(208) 350-4410

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 252 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,607 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sawtooth Middle School
High:    Rocky Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary School ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 10th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary School is 17.8. 19 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Willow Creek Elementary School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary School is $6,607. 21 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Creek Elementary School 19th of 252 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Willow Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 6th of 56 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.47 151st 292 48.3%
2018 53.02 117th 254 53.9%
2019 70.74 46th 171 73.1%
2021 75.02 39th 166 76.5%
2022 79.43 36th 188 80.9%
2023 92.53 19th 252 92.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.97 8th 23 65.2%
2022 78.28 4th 23 82.6%
2023 90.17 4th 16 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.27 1st 23 95.7%
2022 89.47 2nd 23 91.3%
2023 95.89 1st 16 93.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Open Quote This is the third year I've had a child at Willow Creek and I have been pleased. The staff is very friendly and the Principal participates in activities for the school in a fun way (i.e. dressing up as a clown and making balloon animals at the school fair & Fist Bump Fridays, which the kids think is the best thing ever). They make learning something that the kids want to do, not just have to do. The teachers are passionate about helping the kids learn and grow. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Open Quote A really great community school. There is balance of fun and learning without too much pressure or focus on testing. They are still fairly new and PTA is growing. My child has really grown academically and socially this year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 247 1 2 27 1 2 7 0 287
2016 415 1 4 43 4 4 12 0 483
2017 459 2 6 58 6 3 15 0 549
2018 490 3 7 58 7 6 16 0 587
2019 598 2 6 62 4 4 22 0 698
2020 592 2 7 68 3 2 15 0 689
2021 416 1 5 44 3 1 16 0 486
2022 477 1 5 58 3 1 22 0 567
2023 454 1 7 56 2 0 25 0 545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 287 13.0 22.0 22
2016 483 24.0 20.1 14.5
2017 549 25.8 21.2 17.5
2018 587 29.9 19.6 14.8
2019 698 30.5 22.8 12.9
2020 689 32.0 21.5 10.6
2021 486 25.9 18.7 8
2022 567 29.5 19.2 6.7
2023 545 30.5 17.8 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 287 13.0 22.0 22
2016 483 24.0 20.1 14.5
2017 549 25.8 21.2 17.5
2018 587 29.9 19.6 14.8
2019 698 30.5 22.8 12.9
2020 689 32.0 21.5 10.6
2021 486 25.9 18.7 8
2022 567 29.5 19.2 6.7
2023 545 30.5 17.8 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (9.2%) $5,998 (90.8%) $6,607

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 252 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)68.483.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)67.367.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)66.484.8
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)62.360.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)72.971.9
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)61.768
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)6470.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6365.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)54.460.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)6063.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)5671.4
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)69.369.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)65.172.4
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Willow Creek Elementary School)69.955.9
 14%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)61.975.9
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698545
 21.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic6256
 9.7%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White598454
 24.1%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%15.4%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary School

Students at Willow Creek Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Willow Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Idaho elementary schools.

Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sawtooth Middle School
High : Rocky Mountain High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Willow Creek Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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