Summary:
Zip code 83334 in Idaho is served by a single elementary school: Hansen Elementary School, part of Hansen District, which enrolls 179 students in grades PK–6 in a small rural community with a high poverty rate.
Academically, Hansen presents a mixed picture. It outperforms its district in math (36.7% proficient vs. 32.7%) but trails the district in English Language Arts (39.6% vs. 46.9%). The biggest concern is early literacy: 3rd grade ELA proficiency is just 25%, compared to the state average of 48.5%, and 4th grade ELA is also low at 31.3%. However, by 5th and 6th grade, ELA proficiency rises to 50% and 48%, approaching state averages, suggesting students make progress over time. Math is a relative strength in upper grades, with 6th grade math at 44% exceeding the state average of 42.5%, and 5th grade science ties the state exactly at 44%. Year-over-year, math proficiency improved from 32.5% to 36.7%, while ELA declined from 43.4% to 39.6%.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 18.5%, well above the state rate of 13.8%, and nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On the positive side, the school maintains a favorable student–teacher ratio of 13.5 and spends $13,099 per student. Hansen's current state ranking is 250 out of 346 Idaho elementary schools (1 star), down from 2 stars in 2017–2018. While the school faces challenges in early literacy and attendance, its strong math gains, competitive upper-grade performance, and supportive staffing levels provide a foundation for improvement with targeted interventions.
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