Greenhurst Elementary School

Greenhurst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nampa, Idaho, serving 259 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the Nampa School District, which is ranked 69 out of 77 districts in the state, Greenhurst Elementary has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Idaho elementary schools with a 1-star rating.

One key differentiator is Greenhurst's racial makeup, with a higher percentage of White students (56.37%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also struggles with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, with 27.6% of students chronically absent, compared to the district average of 24.4% and the state average of 19.1%. Academically, Greenhurst consistently underperforms, with only 24.4% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 36.9% in the district and 49.6% statewide. Additionally, Greenhurst has a high percentage of students (55.98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite these challenges, Greenhurst's small student-teacher ratio of 16:1 could be an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support. Targeted interventions and resources to address the specific needs of the school's student population may help drive academic improvement. However, the school's declining performance over the past decade, from a ranking of 214 out of 226 Idaho elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 252 out of 301, suggests a concerning trend that will need to be addressed to ensure Greenhurst Elementary provides a high-quality education for its students.