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Arco Elementary School

Summary:

Arco Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arco, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the Butte County Joint District, which is ranked 9th out of 56 districts in Idaho and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Arco Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.62%) compared to the state average, and its performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been inconsistent over the years. The school's test scores in ISAT/Science and ISAT/Math have been lower than the district and state averages, but its ISAT/English Language Arts scores have been higher. Arco Elementary School has also seen significant fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 17.99% in 2021-2022 to 41.67% in 2022-2023. Interestingly, the nearby Howe Elementary School, which is also part of the Butte County Joint District, has a significantly smaller enrollment of only 8 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 8:1 compared to Arco Elementary School's 13.7:1 ratio.

Despite its challenges, Arco Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 in 2021-2022 to 15.8 in 2020-2021. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9% in 2022-2023 is relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Overall, Arco Elementary School presents a mixed picture, with areas of strength and areas of concern, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 250 South Water Street
       Arco, ID  83213-0675

(208) 527-8503

District: Butte County Joint District


Students who attend Arco Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Butte County Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.12. (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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Rank History for Arco Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 18.93 306th 335 8.7%
2009 12.18 337th 349 3.4%
2010 40.21 254th 356 28.7%
2011 48.03 218th 359 39.3%
2012 55.95 162nd 354 54.2%
2013 37.03 269th 357 24.6%
2017 49.65 145th 292 50.3%
2023 42.12 155th 252 38.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arco 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 239 239
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 237 237
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 262 262
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 278 278
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 278 278
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 262 262
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 294 294
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 264 264
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 264 264
2001 224 3 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 202 2 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 202 2 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 192 2 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 198 2 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 184 1 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 185 2 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 185 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2009 186 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 210 2 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 162 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 174
2012 176 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 192
2013 176 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 190
2014 203 1 0 10 1 0 4 0 219
2015 177 0 0 9 1 1 5 0 193
2016 169 0 0 8 1 1 6 0 185
2017 177 0 0 8 1 1 6 0 193
2018 178 0 0 7 1 1 6 0 193
2019 166 0 0 11 1 1 15 0 194
2020 194 1 0 15 3 1 10 0 224
2021 166 1 0 12 1 1 9 0 190
2022 176 1 0 5 1 0 6 0 189
2023 174 1 0 11 2 0 4 0 192

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 Arco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 239 12.0 19.9 n/a
1992 237 10.5 22.5 17.7
1993 214 9.7 22.1 21
1994 262 13.0 20.2 27.5
1995 278 15.0 18.5 32
1996 278 15.0 18.5 32
1997 262 15.7 16.7 26.7
1998 294 16.5 17.8 36.1
1999 264 18.0 14.7 44.3
2000 264 15.0 17.6 36.7
2001 248 14.3 17.3 52.4
2002 211 11.0 19.2 51.7
2003 211 11.0 19.2 51.7
2004 207 11.5 18.0 59.4
2005 210 11.5 18.3 51
2006 196 10.5 18.7 58.7
2007 194 10.3 18.8 39.7
2008 188 11.4 16.5 39.9
2009 193 11.6 16.6 47.2
2010 223 12.3 18.1 48.4
2011 174 12.0 14.5 39.1
2012 192 13.7 13.9 52.1
2013 190 11.1 17.0 47.9
2014 219 10.1 21.5 46.6
2015 193 11.0 17.5 52.3
2016 185 10.0 18.5 53
2017 193 10.6 18.1 43.5
2018 193 10.4 18.4 50.3
2019 194 11.5 16.8 46.9
2020 224 13.0 17.2 43.3
2021 190 12.0 15.8 36.8
2022 189 14.0 13.5 18
2023 192 14.0 13.7 41.7

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 Arco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 239 12.0 19.9 n/a
1992 237 10.5 22.5 17.7
1993 214 9.7 22.1 21
1994 262 13.0 20.2 27.5
1995 278 15.0 18.5 32
1996 278 15.0 18.5 32
1997 262 15.7 16.7 26.7
1998 294 16.5 17.8 36.1
1999 264 18.0 14.7 44.3
2000 264 15.0 17.6 36.7
2001 248 14.3 17.3 52.4
2002 211 11.0 19.2 51.7
2003 211 11.0 19.2 51.7
2004 207 11.5 18.0 59.4
2005 210 11.5 18.3 51
2006 196 10.5 18.7 58.7
2007 194 10.3 18.8 39.7
2008 188 11.4 16.5 39.9
2009 193 11.6 16.6 47.2
2010 223 12.3 18.1 48.4
2011 174 12.0 14.5 39.1
2012 192 13.7 13.9 52.1
2013 190 11.1 17.0 47.9
2014 219 10.1 21.5 46.6
2015 193 11.0 17.5 52.3
2016 185 10.0 18.5 53
2017 193 10.6 18.1 43.5
2018 193 10.4 18.4 50.3
2019 194 11.5 16.8 46.9
2020 224 13.0 17.2 43.3
2021 190 12.0 15.8 36.8
2022 189 14.0 13.5 18
2023 192 14.0 13.7 41.7

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 Arco Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,492 (15.3%) $8,282 (84.7%) $9,774

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arco 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 (Arco Elementary School)47.641.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Math (Butte County Joint District)40.947.4
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Arco Elementary School)55.217.8
 37.4%
   All Grades Science (Butte County Joint District)56.734.5
 22.2%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arco Elementary School)5048.5
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Butte County Joint District)53.557.2
 3.7%
   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 Students194192
 1%
African American01
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White166174
 4.8%
Two or More Races154
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%41.7%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arco Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Arco Elementary School.

Students at Arco Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

High : Butte County Middle/High School


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