Wapello Elementary School

Summary:

Wapello Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving 226 students in grades K-5. The school stands out within the Blackfoot District, which is ranked 46 out of 56 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wapello Elementary consistently outperforms the Blackfoot District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 43.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 46.3% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to lower district and state averages. The school also has a lower rate of chronic absenteeism at 14.0%, compared to nearby schools like Donald D. Stalker Elementary (28.2%) and Groveland Elementary (24.0%). Additionally, Wapello has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.5%), in contrast with some nearby schools that have much higher rates, such as I.T. Stoddard Elementary (54.19%) and Donald D. Stalker Elementary (78.29%).

However, Wapello Elementary's academic performance has been inconsistent over the years, with a high ranking of 10 out of 226 Idaho elementary schools in 2014-2015 but then declining to a ranking of 136 out of 252 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may have faced challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. The nearby schools, such as Donald D. Stalker Elementary and I.T. Stoddard Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients compared to Wapello, highlighting the socioeconomic and educational disparities within the Blackfoot District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 195 E 350 N
       Blackfoot, ID  83221-5886


(208) 785-8844

District: Blackfoot District


Students who attend Wapello Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
    Mountain View Middle School
High:    Blackfoot High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Wapello Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Wapello Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blackfoot District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackfoot District 65th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wapello Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 32.56 260th 335 22.4%
2009 35.33 261st 349 25.2%
2010 35.96 268th 356 24.7%
2011 47.00 221st 359 38.4%
2012 52.00 186th 354 47.5%
2013 47.51 223rd 357 37.5%
2015 91.38 10th 226 95.6%
2016 55.00 113th 240 52.9%
2017 44.40 167th 292 42.8%
2018 24.28 196th 254 22.8%
2023 47.89 136th 252 46.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wapello Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 135 135
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 125 125
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 115 115
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 103 103
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 289 289
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 289 289
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 283 283
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 213 213
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 206 206
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 197 197
2001 159 0 3 18 11 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 152 1 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 152 1 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 149 1 4 19 8 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 130 1 4 15 12 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 132 1 4 17 12 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 150 2 3 13 9 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 168 2 0 15 15 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 173 5 1 21 18 n/a n/a 0 218
2010 192 4 0 21 19 n/a n/a 0 236
2011 182 2 0 27 9 0 9 0 229
2012 185 2 0 24 8 0 11 0 230
2013 196 1 0 18 15 0 11 0 241
2014 180 0 1 20 13 0 7 0 221
2015 192 0 0 22 7 0 5 0 226
2016 184 1 0 23 7 0 8 0 223
2017 189 1 0 27 12 0 5 0 234
2018 191 1 0 24 6 0 5 0 227
2019 188 0 0 31 2 0 5 0 226
2020 200 0 0 30 4 1 4 0 239
2021 167 0 0 29 1 1 5 0 203
2022 177 0 0 38 2 1 6 0 224
2023 173 0 0 41 3 2 7 0 226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wapello Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 135 6.0 22.5 31.9
1992 125 6.9 18.1 24
1993 115 6.0 19.2 33
1994 103 6.5 15.8 22.3
1995 289 14.1 20.5 27.7
1996 289 14.1 20.5 27.7
1997 283 13.7 20.7 28.6
1998 213 11.3 18.8 35.7
1999 206 12.0 17.2 47.6
2000 197 12.2 16.1 52.3
2001 191 11.0 17.4 59.7
2002 181 10.0 18.1 62.4
2003 181 10.0 18.1 62.4
2004 181 10.0 18.1 54.7
2005 162 13.0 12.5 47.5
2006 166 10.4 16.0 40.4
2007 177 9.5 18.6 41.2
2008 200 9.5 21.1 50
2009 218 10.0 21.8 48.2
2010 236 13.0 18.1 51.3
2011 229 12.0 19.0 50.7
2012 230 13.0 17.6 44.3
2013 241 12.2 19.6 n/a
2014 221 12.2 17.9 45.2
2015 226 12.0 18.8 38.1
2016 223 12.0 18.5 43.9
2017 234 11.5 20.3 41.5
2018 227 11.4 19.7 41.9
2019 226 12.4 18.0 37.2
2020 239 14.4 16.4 36
2021 203 13.4 15.0 20.7
2022 224 15.0 14.9 18.3
2023 226 n/a n/a 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wapello Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 135 6.0 22.5 31.9
1992 125 6.9 18.1 24
1993 115 6.0 19.2 33
1994 103 6.5 15.8 22.3
1995 289 14.1 20.5 27.7
1996 289 14.1 20.5 27.7
1997 283 13.7 20.7 28.6
1998 213 11.3 18.8 35.7
1999 206 12.0 17.2 47.6
2000 197 12.2 16.1 52.3
2001 191 11.0 17.4 59.7
2002 181 10.0 18.1 62.4
2003 181 10.0 18.1 62.4
2004 181 10.0 18.1 54.7
2005 162 13.0 12.5 47.5
2006 166 10.4 16.0 40.4
2007 177 9.5 18.6 41.2
2008 200 9.5 21.1 50
2009 218 10.0 21.8 48.2
2010 236 13.0 18.1 51.3
2011 229 12.0 19.0 50.7
2012 230 13.0 17.6 44.3
2013 241 12.2 19.6 n/a
2014 221 12.2 17.9 45.2
2015 226 12.0 18.8 38.1
2016 223 12.0 18.5 43.9
2017 234 11.5 20.3 41.5
2018 227 11.4 19.7 41.9
2019 226 12.4 18.0 37.2
2020 239 14.4 16.4 36
2021 203 13.4 15.0 20.7
2022 224 15.0 14.9 18.3
2023 226 n/a n/a 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wapello Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,059 (14.0%) $6,506 (86.0%) $7,566

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapello Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Wapello Elementary School)59.648.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Blackfoot District)43.939.9
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wapello Elementary School)46.246.3
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Blackfoot District)4443.9
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students226226
African American00
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic3141
 32.3%
Pacific Islander02
White188173
 8%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%38.5%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Wapello Elementary School.

Students at Wapello Elementary School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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