Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A B Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We put kids first!
School Rankings
A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A B Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A B Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are A B Mcdonald Elementary School often compared to?
A B Mcdonald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Whitmore Elementary School, West Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
341 students attend A B Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of A B Mcdonald Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does A B Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A B Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Moscow School District.
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