Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts's student population of 505 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts 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 Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is 0.54, which is more 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
#26 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
60%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Joseph School Of The Arts's ranking?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is ranked #26 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Chief Joseph School Of The Arts often compared to?
Chief Joseph School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Morgan Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Chief Joseph School Of The Arts?
505 students attend Chief Joseph School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chief Joseph School Of The Arts students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chief Joseph School Of The Arts?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph School Of The Arts offer ?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Joseph School Of The Arts part of?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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