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Shoshone Elementary School

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Shoshone Elementary School ranks 234 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Shoshone Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Shoshone, Idaho, with 227 students. The school is part of the Shoshone Joint District, which is ranked 78 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shoshone Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 234 out of 337 schools and a 2-star rating. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 39.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 53.9% statewide. Additionally, Shoshone Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15-17% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state's target of 10%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wendell Elementary, Heritage Academy, and Gooding Elementary, Shoshone Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's declining performance over the past decade suggests it is struggling to keep up with the progress of other elementary schools in the state.

234

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,223

Per pupil spending ?

65.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352-5338

(208) 886-2381

District: Shoshone Joint District

Students who attend Shoshone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shoshone Middle School
High:	Shoshone High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.1%

White:

38.9%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 3rd percentile in 2008 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2008

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg38%

Idaho avg47%

234^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 14 pts since 2017

From bottom 16% (2017) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 96Shoshone Joint 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	31.9	234 of 337	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.9	191 of 301	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.1	245 of 292	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.7	270 of 357	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.1	309 of 354	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	12.3	350 of 359	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.6	355 of 356	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	3.3	345 of 349	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	9.1	326 of 335	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math45%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-14 vs state

Science38%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Shoshone 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 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 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
Shoshone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	61 East Highway 24	Shoshone	83352	Lincoln County	Shoshone Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 886-2381	234	13	18.0	65.8%	91 (38.9%)	4 (1.7%)	136 (58.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.9	234^th of 337 public elementary schools	30.6%		36.9	191^st of 301 public elementary schools	36.5%	43	63.6	33.3	40.0		45.0	37.5	37.5	45.5	19.4	52.5				39.4	$8,223	$1,474	$6,748
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	934 10th Avenue East	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-4841	486	27	17.9	66.3%	186 (38.3%)	1 (0.2%)	290 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	4.7	331^st of 337 public elementary schools	1.8%					(n/a)	21.3	28.2	20.7		23.2	25.6	25.6	18.9	28.6	25.9				24.4	$7,728	$1,352	$6,376
Summit Elementary	Public	K-5	200 10th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-3396	460	24	19.1	75.0%	140 (30.4%)	2 (0.4%)	311 (67.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2.1	337^th of 337 public elementary schools	0.0%		7.4	286^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.0%	51	15.4					20.0	20.0	10.4		29.1					$6,399	$1,112	$5,287
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 North Fillmore Street	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-8896	421	20	21.0	59.1%	153 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	266 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16.3	298^th of 337 public elementary schools	11.6%					(n/a)	46.0	31.8	19.6		32.9			34.0						32.9	$6,816	$1,216	$5,600
Frontier Elementary School	Public	K-5	525 South Tiger Drive	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	475	24	19.7	65.3%	204 (42.9%)	2 (0.4%)	263 (55.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	22.2	14.6	27.9		20.5	35.0	35.0	10.0	16.0	39.3				19.5
Heritage Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	500 South Lincoln Avenue	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Heritage Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 595-1617	176	12	14.9	43.2%	71 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (48.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	15 (8.5%)	22.2	274^th of 337 public elementary schools	18.7%		10.4	278^th of 301 public elementary schools	7.6%	4	35.0	45.5		27.3	24.5		15.0	40.0	45.5	50.0	31.8	46.2	45.0	42.9	$10,619	$2,541	$8,078
Gooding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1045 7th Avenue West	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Gooding Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 934-4941	484	29	16.6	62.8%	250 (51.7%)	3 (0.6%)	228 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29.2	249^th of 337 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.7	216^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.2%	33	37.3	44.6	44.2		42.0	37.2	37.2	33.3	45.3	51.2				43.6	$6,128	$1,516	$4,612
Wendell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	232 N Boise Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 536-6611	429	23	18.6	80.2%	170 (39.6%)	2 (0.5%)	248 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	10.5	314^th of 337 public elementary schools	6.8%					(n/a)	28.2	25.6			26.8			34.8	35.3					35.1	$7,632	$1,758	$5,873

Frequently Asked Questions about Shoshone Elementary School

What district is Shoshone Elementary School in?

Shoshone Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Shoshone Elementary School?

Students at Shoshone Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 39% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Shoshone Elementary School a good school?

Shoshone Elementary School ranks 234^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shoshone Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended Shoshone Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Shoshone Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Shoshone Middle School
High : Shoshone High School

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