Popplewell Elementary School

Summary:

Popplewell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buhl, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 552. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 65.22% White and 32.79% Hispanic, and faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Popplewell Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.4% to 19.0% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are also consistently below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 34.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 40.3% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. Additionally, Popplewell Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.81% to 54.73% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho, a public charter school located about 15 miles away, Popplewell Elementary is underperforming across multiple metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. Furthermore, Popplewell Elementary's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past decade, ranking 210 out of 301 Idaho elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, down from a ranking of 216 out of 354 in the 2011-2012 school year. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as student engagement and access to resources, could be key to improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 North 6th Avenue
       Buhl, ID  83316-1248


(208) 543-8225

District: Buhl Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,001 Help


Students who attend Popplewell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buhl Middle School
High:    Buhl High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Popplewell Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Popplewell Elementary School is $8,001.
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Rank History for Popplewell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 16.15 311th 335 7.2%
2009 14.69 331st 349 5.2%
2010 17.53 335th 356 5.9%
2011 34.26 277th 359 22.8%
2012 46.50 216th 354 39.0%
2013 34.12 280th 357 21.6%
2015 7.77 220th 226 2.7%
2016 8.22 232nd 240 3.3%
2017 13.34 265th 292 9.2%
2018 15.58 225th 254 11.4%
2024 29.67 210th 301 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Popplewell 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 787 787
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 786 786
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 763 763
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 768 768
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 755 755
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 755 755
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 714 714
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 674 674
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 665 665
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 662 662
2001 496 7 6 161 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 464 2 4 170 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 464 2 4 170 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 445 0 2 173 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 446 0 1 166 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 435 25 4 135 6 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 421 1 5 179 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2008 420 2 6 175 4 n/a n/a 0 607
2009 424 3 5 188 5 n/a n/a 0 625
2010 409 1 3 203 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2011 385 1 0 221 2 1 4 0 614
2012 366 1 1 237 3 1 4 0 613
2013 374 3 1 250 3 1 11 0 643
2014 369 3 1 236 1 2 13 0 625
2015 363 0 1 243 1 0 11 0 619
2016 384 1 1 253 0 1 12 0 652
2017 379 0 1 267 2 1 9 0 659
2018 393 0 0 240 0 1 7 0 641
2019 381 0 0 228 1 1 1 0 612
2020 371 1 0 225 2 1 2 0 602
2021 325 0 1 207 3 2 1 0 539
2022 377 1 3 197 2 1 2 0 583
2023 360 1 3 181 3 0 4 0 552

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 Popplewell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 787 35.0 22.4 29.1
1992 786 34.8 22.5 49.6
1993 763 34.6 22.1 35
1994 768 35.3 21.8 32.2
1995 755 35.7 21.1 27.8
1996 755 35.7 21.1 27.8
1997 714 36.8 19.4 29.3
1998 674 37.1 18.2 33.2
1999 665 37.4 17.8 44.4
2000 662 37.0 17.9 43.7
2001 671 37.3 18.0 46.1
2002 641 37.1 17.3 49.3
2003 641 37.1 17.3 49.3
2004 621 37.1 16.7 56.2
2005 615 34.0 18.1 52.5
2006 605 32.7 18.5 50.7
2007 610 32.2 18.9 53.1
2008 607 33.1 18.3 56.3
2009 625 33.3 18.8 54.1
2010 620 33.9 18.2 58.5
2011 614 35.7 17.1 57.5
2012 613 35.0 17.5 75.2
2013 643 35.2 18.2 56.1
2014 625 31.6 19.7 73.4
2015 619 30.0 20.6 78.2
2016 652 31.0 21.0 77.3
2017 659 30.6 21.4 78
2018 641 29.0 22.1 78
2019 612 29.0 21.1 78.1
2020 602 30.0 20.0 63.1
2021 539 30.0 17.9 54.7
2022 583 30.0 19.4 22.8
2023 552 29.7 18.5 53.1

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 Popplewell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 787 35.0 22.4 29.1
1992 786 34.8 22.5 49.6
1993 763 34.6 22.1 35
1994 768 35.3 21.8 32.2
1995 755 35.7 21.1 27.8
1996 755 35.7 21.1 27.8
1997 714 36.8 19.4 29.3
1998 674 37.1 18.2 33.2
1999 665 37.4 17.8 44.4
2000 662 37.0 17.9 43.7
2001 671 37.3 18.0 46.1
2002 641 37.1 17.3 49.3
2003 641 37.1 17.3 49.3
2004 621 37.1 16.7 56.2
2005 615 34.0 18.1 52.5
2006 605 32.7 18.5 50.7
2007 610 32.2 18.9 53.1
2008 607 33.1 18.3 56.3
2009 625 33.3 18.8 54.1
2010 620 33.9 18.2 58.5
2011 614 35.7 17.1 57.5
2012 613 35.0 17.5 75.2
2013 643 35.2 18.2 56.1
2014 625 31.6 19.7 73.4
2015 619 30.0 20.6 78.2
2016 652 31.0 21.0 77.3
2017 659 30.6 21.4 78
2018 641 29.0 22.1 78
2019 612 29.0 21.1 78.1
2020 602 30.0 20.0 63.1
2021 539 30.0 17.9 54.7
2022 583 30.0 19.4 22.8
2023 552 29.7 18.5 53.1

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 Popplewell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,587 (19.8%) $6,414 (80.2%) $8,001

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Popplewell 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 (%)
All Grades Math (Popplewell Elementary School)33.234.6
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Buhl Joint District)30.329.6
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Popplewell Elementary School)39.338
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Buhl Joint District)39.241.7
 2.5%
   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 Students612552
 9.8%
African American01
American Indian13
 200%
Asian03
Hispanic228181
 20.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White381360
 5.5%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%53.1%
 25%


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Students who attend Popplewell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buhl Middle School
High : Buhl High School

Popplewell Elementary School ranks 210th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Popplewell Elementary School are 65% White, 33% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Popplewell Elementary School.


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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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