Summary:
In zip code 83245, there is just one elementary school—Inkom Elementary School—serving grades PK–6 within the Marsh Valley Joint District, a small rural school of 210 students in eastern Idaho. This is a high-performing school with a clear upward trajectory.
Inkom Elementary stands out for its strong academics, especially in math. Overall math proficiency is 67.6%, more than 24 points above the Idaho state average of 43.1%, and 3rd grade math hits an impressive 76.7%. English language arts is also a bright spot: proficiency jumped from 50.9% to 64.2% in just one year—a 13.3-point gain that helped lift the school from the 60th to the 74th percentile in state rankings. The school now holds a 4-star rating and its district ranks in the top quarter of Idaho districts. The only relative weakness is 5th grade science, where 38.2% of students are proficient—below the state’s 44.0%—even though it still beats the district’s 31.7%.
Attendance is another major strength. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 8.6%, roughly half the district rate of 16.6% and well under the state rate of 13.8%. With a low free/reduced lunch rate of 29.5% and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, the school benefits from a manageable size and supportive conditions. Inkom Elementary is clearly improving year over year, and while science deserves attention, its strong math and reading results plus excellent attendance make it a standout option for parents in the 83245 area.
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