Summary:
The Blaine County District in Idaho is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Among these schools, Ernest Hemingway Steam School stands out as the top performer, ranking 117th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School boasts the highest proficiency rates on the ISAT exams across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including math, science, and English language arts. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (25.7%) compared to the other schools in the district. Additionally, Ernest Hemingway Steam School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, indicating smaller class sizes. In contrast, the other schools in the district, such as Alturas Elementary School and Hailey Elementary School, have seen their statewide rankings decline in recent years.
While Ernest Hemingway Steam School outperforms the Blaine County District and the state on many metrics, there are still some areas for improvement, such as the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency being lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $14,942 at Ernest Hemingway Steam School to $19,961 at Bellevue Elementary School.
Thank you for your feedback!