West Canyon Elementary School

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

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:
67^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,529

Students who attend West Canyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vallivue Middle School
High:	Vallivue High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

36.1%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.91. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

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Finance

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

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Vallivue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallivue School District 46^th 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
2008	20.55	301^st	335	10.1%
2009	24.32	305^th	349	12.6%
2010	51.69	194^th	356	45.5%
2011	43.67	235^th	359	34.5%
2012	57.70	155^th	354	56.2%
2013	52.82	195^th	357	45.4%
2015	52.71	109^th	226	51.8%
2016	55.05	112^th	240	53.3%
2017	68.90	85^th	292	70.9%
2018	55.61	107^th	254	57.9%
2019	53.34	80^th	171	53.2%
2021	67.02	52^nd	166	68.7%
2023	80.46	50^th	252	80.2%
2024	76.91	67^th	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	10^th	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	71^st	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	59^th	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
2018	65.36	11^th	31	64.5%
2019	63.83	10^th	18	44.4%
2024	92.79	11^th	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.

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Canyon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th 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)	52.4	66.7	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)	59.5	50	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Canyon Elementary School)	64.3	63.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)	62.4	53.9	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (West Canyon Elementary School)	55.7	57.1	1.4%
All Grades Math (Vallivue School District)	43.3	37.7	5.6%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	379	25.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	169	137	18.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	318	224	29.6%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.2%	41.2%	7.1%

Schools Near West Canyon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)							ISAT Science (2024)			ISAT English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19548 Ustick Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 459-6938	379	21	18.0	41.2%	224 (59.1%)	0 (0.0%)	137 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	76.9	67^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.7%		80.5	50^th of 252 public elementary schools	80.2%	17	50.6	67.1	63.1				59.4			56.9			73.4				$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Linden	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3313	466	27	17.1	72.3%	211 (45.3%)	2 (0.4%)	233 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	13.8	259^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.0%		17	212^th of 252 public elementary schools	15.9%	47		24.9					31.3			25.7		28.5				32.8	$8,024	$1,440	$6,584
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2918 Washington Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3317	508	32	15.8	90.7%	131 (25.8%)	3 (0.6%)	352 (69.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	5.3	293^rd of 301 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.2	239^th of 252 public elementary schools	5.2%	54	21.9	21.7	17.9				20.5			10.4	27.5	18.4	26.3			24.3	$7,860	$1,714	$6,146
Lewis And Clark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Laster Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3345	414	28	14.6	84.3%	171 (41.3%)	3 (0.7%)	221 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	5.4	292^nd of 301 public elementary schools	3.0%		8.2	242^nd of 252 public elementary schools	4.0%	50		19.7										22.7				29.1	$8,562	$1,443	$7,119
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Grant Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3321	322	22	14.5	88.5%	157 (48.8%)	1 (0.3%)	153 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	3.2	300^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.3%		2.7	251^st of 252 public elementary schools	0.4%	49		17.3								10.6			21.6			25.2	$8,366	$1,310	$7,056
Heritage Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1803 East Ustick Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Heritage Community Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 453-8070	482	23	20.9	59.8%	139 (28.8%)	2 (0.4%)	336 (69.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	9.7	280^th of 301 public elementary schools	7.0%					(n/a)	28.3	30.0	16.7	11.1	27.1	12.5	21.4	30.0	30.0	30.0	31.6	20.0		17.0	31.6	29.2	$6,084	$917	$5,167
Central Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16437 Florida Avenue	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 459-3367	636	31	20.5	49.5%	295 (46.4%)	4 (0.6%)	310 (48.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	18 (2.8%)	49.3	154^th of 301 public elementary schools	48.8%		60.1	94^th of 252 public elementary schools	62.7%	60	43.9	44.5	43.5				44.0			43.6	45.6	54.0	64.5			54.6	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Sacajawea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 North Illinois	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3333	405	26	15.8	91.4%	98 (24.2%)	2 (0.5%)	294 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	3.6	299^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.7%		2.2	252^nd of 252 public elementary schools	0.0%	47		18.7					17.3			10.1	16.4					20.4	$7,562	$1,297	$6,265
Marsing Elementary School	Public	K-5	207 8th Avenue West	Marsing	83639	Owyhee County	Marsing Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 649-5411	412	17	24.2	55.3%	244 (59.2%)	1 (0.2%)	161 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	30.7	207^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.2%		32.7	171^st of 252 public elementary schools	32.1%	36							39.8			22.5						46.8	$7,814	$1,544	$6,270
Wilder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 A Avenue East	Wilder	83676	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 482-6220	211	13	16.2	100.0%	59 (28.0%)	4 (1.9%)	143 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)							10.7										$8,129	$1,250	$6,879

Frequently Asked Questions about West Canyon Elementary School

Is West Canyon Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is West Canyon Elementary School in?

Vallivue School District

What is the racial makeup of West Canyon Elementary School?

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

How many students attend West Canyon Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of West Canyon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Vallivue Middle School
High : Vallivue High School

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