Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tendoy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in ID)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tendoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tendoy Elementary School's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tendoy Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
White
70%
72%
Two or more races
30%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tendoy Elementary School?
10 students attend Tendoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tendoy Elementary School students are White, and 30% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tendoy Elementary School offer ?
Tendoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tendoy Elementary School part of?
Tendoy Elementary School is part of South Lemhi School District.
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