Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect 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
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil D Andrus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
456 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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