Desert Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Desert Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Nampa, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 667. 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.

Desert Springs has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (40.03%) and a lower percentage of White students (54.42%). The school has shown strong academic performance in certain areas, ranking in the top 3 and 5 schools in the state for Hispanic and White student performance, respectively, in recent years. However, its overall state ranking has fluctuated between 85 and 197 out of 301 Idaho elementary schools. Desert Springs has also experienced a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.0% in 2021-2022 to 22.3% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average.

While Desert Springs performs better than the nearby Vallivue School District and the state average in some academic areas, it lags behind other schools in the district, such as Central Canyon Elementary and Lakevue Elementary, in overall state rankings and test scores. The school's spending per student ($7,529 in 2018-2019) is on par with the nearby schools, suggesting that funding and resources may not be a significant factor in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18178 Santa Ana Avenue
       Nampa, ID  83687-5131


(208) 466-1555

District: Vallivue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,529 Help


Students who attend Desert Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sage Valley Middle School
High:    Ridgevue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.4%
Hispanic:
40.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Desert Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5th 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 35.12. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Desert Springs 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 Desert Springs Elementary School is $7,529, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Vallivue School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Springs Elementary School 197th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Desert Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Hispanic students:
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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 Desert Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Desert Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 14.60 317th 335 5.4%
2009 26.41 298th 349 14.6%
2010 38.93 257th 356 27.8%
2011 43.42 236th 359 34.3%
2012 50.78 194th 354 45.2%
2013 58.40 160th 357 55.2%
2015 55.19 100th 226 55.8%
2016 36.68 155th 240 35.4%
2017 44.37 168th 292 42.5%
2018 55.35 109th 254 57.1%
2019 50.47 83rd 171 51.5%
2021 40.34 98th 166 41.0%
2023 63.79 85th 252 66.3%
2024 35.12 197th 301 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.29 69th 121 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.50 55th 121 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.96 3rd 19 84.2%
2024 45.48 23rd 58 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Desert Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.18 8th 18 55.6%
2021 70.53 2nd 11 81.8%
2022 81.08 5th 37 86.5%
2024 70.39 40th 135 70.4%
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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.

Desert Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desert Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 422 8 3 233 8 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 315 32 4 284 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 317 3 4 290 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 338 4 4 300 2 0 6 0 654
2012 328 3 3 285 2 0 10 0 631
2013 360 4 5 299 5 0 8 0 681
2014 362 4 4 293 3 2 6 0 674
2015 342 2 1 302 7 1 9 0 664
2016 367 5 1 305 6 0 17 0 701
2017 369 1 1 349 4 0 23 0 747
2018 366 1 1 260 4 0 18 0 650
2019 355 0 2 281 2 1 16 0 657
2020 383 7 1 235 4 1 19 0 650
2021 316 9 0 227 1 1 22 0 576
2022 387 10 0 253 1 1 24 0 676
2023 363 11 0 267 1 3 22 0 667

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 Desert Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 674 32.0 21.1 58.3
2009 637 33.5 19.0 62
2010 616 32.2 19.1 77.3
2011 654 31.1 21.0 78.9
2012 631 29.0 21.7 75
2013 681 30.0 22.7 74
2014 674 29.5 22.8 68.2
2015 664 30.0 22.1 68.4
2016 701 31.0 22.6 67.9
2017 747 32.2 23.1 69.3
2018 650 31.7 20.4 57.1
2019 657 30.5 21.5 51.3
2020 650 32.9 19.7 49.4
2021 576 33.0 17.4 35.6
2022 676 35.0 19.3 30
2023 667 35.0 19.0 39.4

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 Desert Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 674 32.0 21.1 58.3
2009 637 33.5 19.0 62
2010 616 32.2 19.1 77.3
2011 654 31.1 21.0 78.9
2012 631 29.0 21.7 75
2013 681 30.0 22.7 74
2014 674 29.5 22.8 68.2
2015 664 30.0 22.1 68.4
2016 701 31.0 22.6 67.9
2017 747 32.2 23.1 69.3
2018 650 31.7 20.4 57.1
2019 657 30.5 21.5 51.3
2020 650 32.9 19.7 49.4
2021 576 33.0 17.4 35.6
2022 676 35.0 19.3 30
2023 667 35.0 19.0 39.4

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 Desert Springs 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 Desert Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 85th of 252 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Desert Springs Elementary School)55.456.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Vallivue School District)56.351
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
4th Grade Math (Desert Springs Elementary School)62.959.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)5747.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desert Springs Elementary School)63.561.2
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)59.550
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Desert Springs Elementary School)45.734
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)52.136.8
 15.3%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
All Grades Math (Desert Springs Elementary School)54.149.9
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Vallivue School District)43.337.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Desert Springs Elementary School)6742.2
 24.8%
   All Grades Science (Vallivue School District)55.142.1
 13%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Desert Springs Elementary School)56.256.8
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)57.454.3
 3.1%
   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 Students657667
 1.5%
African American011
American Indian21
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic281267
 5%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White355363
 2.3%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%39.4%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Springs Elementary School

Students at Desert Springs Elementary School are 54% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Desert Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sage Valley Middle School
High : Ridgevue High School

Desert Springs Elementary School ranks 197th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended Desert Springs 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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