West Canyon Elementary School

Summary:

West Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Caldwell, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 379. The school is part of the Vallivue School District, which is ranked 46 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Canyon Elementary consistently outperforms the Vallivue School District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 59.4% of all students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 35.3% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.15%) compared to nearby schools. West Canyon Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has performed well in specific student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While West Canyon Elementary has shown strong academic performance, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.7% to 31.0%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Central Canyon Elementary School, West Canyon stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in academic proficiency. Despite having a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, West Canyon Elementary has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's consistent improvement over the years, moving from a 2-star rating to a 4-star rating, indicates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19548 Ustick Road
       Caldwell, ID  83607-9416


(208) 459-6938

District: Vallivue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,529 Help


Students who attend West Canyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vallivue Middle School
High:    Vallivue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
Hispanic:
36.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Canyon Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Vallivue School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.91. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Canyon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Vallivue School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Canyon Elementary School is $7,529, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Vallivue School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Canyon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Canyon Elementary School 67th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See West Canyon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vallivue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallivue School District 46th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Canyon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 20.55 301st 335 10.1%
2009 24.32 305th 349 12.6%
2010 51.69 194th 356 45.5%
2011 43.67 235th 359 34.5%
2012 57.70 155th 354 56.2%
2013 52.82 195th 357 45.4%
2015 52.71 109th 226 51.8%
2016 55.05 112th 240 53.3%
2017 68.90 85th 292 70.9%
2018 55.61 107th 254 57.9%
2019 53.34 80th 171 53.2%
2021 67.02 52nd 166 68.7%
2023 80.46 50th 252 80.2%
2024 76.91 67th 301 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 10th 44 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 71st 121 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 59th 121 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Canyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 11th 31 64.5%
2019 63.83 10th 18 44.4%
2024 92.79 11th 135 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Canyon 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 649 649
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 670 670
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 452 452
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 439 439
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 481 481
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 481 481
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 489 489
2001 284 4 3 166 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 317 3 1 164 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 317 3 1 164 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 342 3 0 168 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 268 4 0 133 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 337 4 3 126 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 465 6 7 169 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 512 11 4 163 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2009 442 9 5 181 3 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 451 5 9 183 1 n/a n/a 0 649
2011 416 4 3 196 1 1 3 0 624
2012 415 4 3 175 1 3 3 0 604
2013 434 5 2 197 1 0 7 0 646
2014 452 4 3 213 3 0 16 0 691
2015 417 3 3 202 2 0 16 0 643
2016 418 4 3 227 2 0 17 0 671
2017 420 4 5 243 4 0 17 0 693
2018 327 1 1 165 5 0 11 0 510
2019 318 2 0 169 5 0 12 0 506
2020 293 0 0 161 3 1 11 0 469
2021 250 0 0 142 3 0 14 0 409
2022 240 1 1 133 1 0 16 0 392
2023 224 0 0 137 1 1 16 0 379

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 West Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 649 32.9 19.7 28
1992 670 34.9 19.1 27.3
1993 452 23.0 19.7 41.2
1994 439 24.3 18.1 38.3
1995 481 24.6 19.6 35.3
1996 481 24.6 19.6 35.3
1997 450 25.0 18.0 36
1998 414 27.0 15.3 47.8
1999 432 26.0 16.6 46.5
2000 489 27.2 18.0 55.2
2001 457 29.0 15.8 46.4
2002 485 30.0 16.2 47.2
2003 485 30.0 16.2 47.2
2004 515 29.5 17.5 52.6
2005 406 29.5 13.8 47
2006 473 25.0 18.9 49.7
2007 651 27.9 23.3 43.9
2008 692 35.0 19.8 47
2009 640 31.8 20.1 49.7
2010 649 32.1 20.1 79.8
2011 624 30.4 20.4 67.5
2012 604 28.4 21.2 69.5
2013 646 26.0 24.8 66.3
2014 691 28.8 23.9 63.5
2015 643 29.0 22.1 64.2
2016 671 30.0 22.3 66.8
2017 693 30.1 22.9 61.8
2018 510 24.1 21.1 53.7
2019 506 25.0 20.2 48.2
2020 469 24.0 19.5 49.9
2021 409 24.0 17.0 41.3
2022 392 23.0 17.0 32.7
2023 379 21.0 18.0 41.2

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 West Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 649 32.9 19.7 28
1992 670 34.9 19.1 27.3
1993 452 23.0 19.7 41.2
1994 439 24.3 18.1 38.3
1995 481 24.6 19.6 35.3
1996 481 24.6 19.6 35.3
1997 450 25.0 18.0 36
1998 414 27.0 15.3 47.8
1999 432 26.0 16.6 46.5
2000 489 27.2 18.0 55.2
2001 457 29.0 15.8 46.4
2002 485 30.0 16.2 47.2
2003 485 30.0 16.2 47.2
2004 515 29.5 17.5 52.6
2005 406 29.5 13.8 47
2006 473 25.0 18.9 49.7
2007 651 27.9 23.3 43.9
2008 692 35.0 19.8 47
2009 640 31.8 20.1 49.7
2010 649 32.1 20.1 79.8
2011 624 30.4 20.4 67.5
2012 604 28.4 21.2 69.5
2013 646 26.0 24.8 66.3
2014 691 28.8 23.9 63.5
2015 643 29.0 22.1 64.2
2016 671 30.0 22.3 66.8
2017 693 30.1 22.9 61.8
2018 510 24.1 21.1 53.7
2019 506 25.0 20.2 48.2
2020 469 24.0 19.5 49.9
2021 409 24.0 17.0 41.3
2022 392 23.0 17.0 32.7
2023 379 21.0 18.0 41.2

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 West Canyon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (14.2%) $6,463 (85.8%) $7,529

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Canyon 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 252 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Canyon Elementary School)52.466.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)59.550
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Canyon Elementary School)64.363.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)62.453.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (West Canyon Elementary School)55.757.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Vallivue School District)43.337.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506379
 25.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian00
Hispanic169137
 18.9%
Pacific Islander01
White318224
 29.6%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%41.2%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Canyon Elementary School

Students at West Canyon Elementary School are 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

West Canyon Elementary School ranks 67th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Canyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vallivue Middle School
High : Vallivue High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended West Canyon 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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