Summary:
Zip code 83631, which encompasses the Idaho City area, contains exactly one elementary school: Basin Elementary School, a small PK–6 campus with 173 students within the Basin School District.
Basin Elementary presents a mixed academic picture. In 2025-2026, all-grades math proficiency was 38.2% and English language arts was 50.6%, slightly below the state averages of 43.1% and 54.0%. However, the 5th grade cohort shines: 59.1% scored proficient in math, 72.7% in ELA, and 59.1% in science, beating the state by 15 to 17 points in each subject. On the other hand, 4th graders struggled dramatically, with 23.8% math proficiency and 28.6% ELA proficiency, both roughly 22 points below state averages. This sharp contrast between grade levels suggests a particularly strong 5th grade class or teacher, but also points to possible transition challenges at 4th grade. Overall, the school ranked in the 44th percentile with a 2-star rating for 2025-2026, down from the 51st percentile and 3 stars the previous year.
On resource measures, Basin Elementary looks favorable, with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio and $12,308 in per-student spending. Yet 45.09% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting considerable economic need. The most significant concern is chronic absenteeism: 32.6% of students are chronically absent, more than double the state's 13.8% rate and above the district's 24.0%. The school typically outperforms its district in math and ELA, but the district itself ranks in the 23rd percentile statewide. Parents should know that Basin Elementary offers a small, well-resourced environment, but attendance issues and inconsistent grade-level performance are important factors to consider.
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