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Notus Elementary School

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Notus Elementary School ranks 230 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Notus Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Caldwell, Idaho, with 187 students. The school is part of the Notus District, which is ranked 67 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notus Elementary School has had a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 97 to 280 out of Idaho's elementary schools.

Notus Elementary School faces several challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores in ISAT Math and English Language Arts compared to state and district averages, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.93% to 56% in recent years. The school's student-teacher ratio has also varied from 18.4 to 21.8, which is higher than the ratios of some nearby schools, such as Maxine Johnson Elementary and West Canyon Elementary, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

The declining performance of Notus Elementary School over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 97 out of 354 Idaho elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 230 out of 337 in 2024-2025, suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The high poverty rates at the school may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance, and the higher chronic absenteeism and student-teacher ratio may also play a role in the school's challenges.

178

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,404

Per pupil spending ?

34.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25257 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607-8736

(208) 459-7442

District: Notus District

Students who attend Notus Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Notus Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

30.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2008 → 32nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (34% vs 48% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 22 pts below the Idaho average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg31%

Idaho avg48%

230^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 6 pts since 2017

From bottom 26% (2017) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

67^th of 96Notus 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	33.3	230 of 337	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.8	216 of 292	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.6	241 of 357	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	68.5	97 of 354	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	33.9	280 of 359	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	55.3	173 of 356	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.8	242 of 349	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	39.7	233 of 335	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math36%-7 vs state

English Language Arts32%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Notus 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 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th 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 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Notus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	25257 Notus Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Notus District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 459-7442	178	8	22.2	34.3%	115 (64.6%)	1 (0.6%)	55 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	33.3	230^th of 337 public elementary schools	31.8%					(n/a)	45.0			41.2			36.0				38.9	47.1					32.4	$8,404	$1,676	$6,728
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
Wilder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 A Avenue East	Wilder	83676	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 482-6220	170	11	15.0	75.9%	56 (32.9%)	1 (0.6%)	109 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)							22.2										21.0	$8,129	$1,250	$6,879
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
West Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19548 Ustick Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 459-6938	411	22	18.6	52.1%	221 (53.8%)	3 (0.7%)	175 (42.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	61.7	109^th of 337 public elementary schools	67.7%		76.9	67^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.7%	42	52.8	48.8	54.3				51.7				59.6	55.6	70.1				61.5	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Maxine Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	607 East McConnell Street	Parma	83660	Canyon County	Parma District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 722-5115	377	23	16.3	56.5%	245 (65.0%)	5 (1.3%)	120 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	49.3	168^th of 337 public elementary schools	50.1%					(n/a)	60.0	42.6					52.7				60.0	29.5					47.3	$7,439	$943	$6,495
Mosaics Public School	Public, Charter	K-8	3121 Lincoln Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Mosaics Public School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 332-6800	527	27	19.2	45.0%	323 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	174 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (4.6%)	46.4	177^th of 337 public elementary schools	47.5%		37.8	186^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.2%	9	50.0	44.1	55.6	31.0	50.0	36.4	45.1	58.7	42.4	53.1	50.0	40.7	63.5	43.1	52.3	45.5	49.5
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 East Linden	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3313	406	29	13.9	78.3%	145 (35.7%)	2 (0.5%)	242 (59.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.7%)	17.1	294^th of 337 public elementary schools	12.8%		13.8	259^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.0%	35	46.9	23.5					33.8				43.8	22.0					31.5	$8,024	$1,440	$6,584
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3115 Marble Front Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3326	458	27	16.9		148 (32.3%)	7 (1.5%)	284 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.7%)	9.9	317^th of 337 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.7	285^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.3%	32	33.7	21.7					27.5				38.8	21.7					29.9	$7,967	$1,386	$6,581
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Notus Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Notus Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Notus Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Notus Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Notus Elementary School?

Students at Notus Elementary School are 65% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Notus Elementary School in?

Notus District

How many students attend Notus Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Notus Elementary School.

Is Notus Elementary School a good school?

Notus Elementary School ranks 230^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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