Ross Elementary School

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Ross Elementary School ranks 212 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ross Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kuna, Idaho, serving grades 4-5 with a student population of 237. The school is part of the Kuna Joint District, which is ranked 42 out of 77 districts in Idaho and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Ross Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (87.76%) compared to the state average, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools, with a ranking of 212 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the Kuna Joint District and state averages, and it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (21.3% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and district. Additionally, Ross Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.76% in 2022-2023) than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Kuna Joint District, such as Silver Trail Elementary, Ross Elementary performs significantly worse on most metrics, including test scores, statewide ranking, and chronic absenteeism. These challenges suggest that the school may be facing systemic issues that have not been adequately addressed, and the higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 4-5

610 North School Avenue
Kuna, ID 83634-1807

(208) 922-1011

District: Kuna Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,689

Students who attend Ross Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fremont H Teed Middle School
High:	Kuna High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ross Elementary School ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kuna Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.57. (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

Compare Details Ross Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kuna Joint District. Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 19.3. 4 elementary schools in the Kuna Joint District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ross Elementary School employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Elementary School is $6,689. 4 elementary schools in the Kuna Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Elementary School 212^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Ross Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kuna Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kuna Joint District 42^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ross Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	27.46	284^th	335	15.2%
2009	35.14	264^th	349	24.4%
2010	36.47	266^th	356	25.3%
2011	33.92	279^th	359	22.3%
2012	28.44	294^th	354	16.9%
2013	26.97	305^th	357	14.6%
2015	17.86	194^th	226	14.2%
2016	16.82	208^th	240	13.3%
2017	26.80	230^th	292	21.2%
2021	21.25	135^th	166	18.7%
2022	32.76	129^th	188	31.4%
2023	27.89	182^nd	252	27.8%
2024	29.57	212^th	301	29.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.49	40^th	44	9.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.25	86^th	135	36.3%

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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 Ross Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	230	1	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	248
2008	245	1	3	17	1	n/a	n/a	267
2009	245	0	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	267
2010	253	2	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	275
2011	283	2	4	17	1	0	3	310
2012	227	2	2	12	1	0	6	250
2013	250	3	1	22	0	0	6	282
2014	246	1	2	24	0	0	6	279
2015	218	0	2	20	0	0	4	244
2016	192	0	5	15	0	0	3	215
2017	211	1	2	15	0	2	2	233
2018	229	4	1	19	0	2	1	256
2019	256	1	2	23	2	1	7	292
2020	211	1	1	28	0	2	5	248
2021	207	1	2	26	1	0	5	242
2022	224	0	1	20	0	0	5	250
2023	208	3	1	17	1	0	7	237
2024	202	4	1	20	1	0	7	235

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 Ross Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	248	13.0	19.1	49.2
2008	267	12.0	22.3	35.6
2009	267	14.2	18.8	37.8
2010	275	13.8	19.8	39.3
2011	310	17.0	18.2	43.2
2012	250	16.0	15.6	49.6
2013	282	13.8	20.4	48.2
2014	279	12.4	22.4	43.4
2015	244	12.0	20.3	41.8
2016	215	13.0	16.5	45.6
2017	233	12.8	18.1	47.6
2018	256	13.9	18.3	44.1
2019	292	10.6	27.4	41.8
2020	248	11.8	20.9	41.9
2021	242	11.8	20.4	31.8
2022	250	10.7	23.3	30.8
2023	237	11.9	19.8	33.8
2024	235	12.1	19.3	31.9

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 Ross Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	248	13.0	19.1	49.2
2008	267	12.0	22.3	35.6
2009	267	14.2	18.8	37.8
2010	275	13.8	19.8	39.3
2011	310	17.0	18.2	43.2
2012	250	16.0	15.6	49.6
2013	282	13.8	20.4	48.2
2014	279	12.4	22.4	43.4
2015	244	12.0	20.3	41.8
2016	215	13.0	16.5	45.6
2017	233	12.8	18.1	47.6
2018	256	13.9	18.3	44.1
2019	292	10.6	27.4	41.8
2020	248	11.8	20.9	41.9
2021	242	11.8	20.4	31.8
2022	250	10.7	23.3	30.8
2023	237	11.9	19.8	33.8
2024	235	12.1	19.3	31.9

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 Ross Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,294 (19.3%)	$5,394 (80.6%)	$6,689

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross 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 (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Elementary School)	29.9	31.2	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kuna Joint District)	37.4	40.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ross Elementary School)	39.3	45.8	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kuna Joint District)	48.5	47.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Ross Elementary School)	29.7	34.3	4.6%
All Grades Math (Kuna Joint District)	35.4	34.8	0.6%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Ross Elementary School)	46.9	39.9	7%
All Grades Science (Kuna Joint District)	50.7	33.6	17.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ross Elementary School)	34.9	38.7	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kuna Joint District)	44.6	42.2	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	237	18.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	23	17	26.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	256	208	18.8%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	33.8%	8%

Schools Near Ross 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 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 7th 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
Ross Elementary School	Public	4-5	610 North School Avenue	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1011	235	12	19.3	31.9%	202 (86.0%)	4 (1.7%)	20 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	29.6	212^th of 301 public elementary schools	29.6%		27.9	182^nd of 252 public elementary schools	27.8%	30		37.9	35.3				36.6	38.6		38.8	45.0				41.9	$6,689	$1,294	$5,394
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	911 West 4th Street	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1009	308	17	18.1	39.6%	249 (80.8%)	4 (1.3%)	36 (11.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)								(n/a)															39.7	$6,686	$681	$6,004
Falcon Ridge Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	278 South Ten Mile	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Falcon Ridge Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-9228	276	17	16.5	12.3%	245 (88.8%)	6 (2.2%)	20 (7.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	69.5	90^th of 301 public elementary schools	70.1%					(n/a)			51.5	39.4	62.5	42.0	53.9	61.0	62.0	69.7	60.6	57.6	84.4	67.8	67.0	$6,914	$604	$6,310
Hubbard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	311 East Porter Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1007	327	18	18.6	33.3%	252 (77.1%)	4 (1.2%)	56 (17.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)								(n/a)															48.2	$9,324	$1,310	$8,013
Reed Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 North Linder Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 955-0275	666	35	19.0	38.9%	397 (59.6%)	11 (1.7%)	231 (34.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	11 (1.7%)	33.1	203^rd of 301 public elementary schools	32.6%		37	164^th of 252 public elementary schools	34.9%	39	52.0	51.3	31.5				44.9	28.7	41.4	36.2	44.5				40.6	$6,920	$1,470	$5,449
Crimson Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1941 North Shayla Avenue	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 955-0230	443	25	17.7	35.0%	376 (84.9%)	12 (2.7%)	30 (6.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.1%)	44.7	167^th of 301 public elementary schools	44.5%		49	129^th of 252 public elementary schools	48.8%	38	64.0	52.2	37.1				50.4		46.0	40.9	46.7				44.5	$6,910	$1,321	$5,588
Silver Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 West Mason Creek Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 472-9731	584	30	19.4	19.0%	498 (85.3%)	8 (1.4%)	49 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.6%)	73.1	79^th of 301 public elementary schools	73.8%		80.8	48^th of 252 public elementary schools	81.0%	31	56.8	66.4	68.5				63.9	55.8	47.9	65.3	63.2				58.9	$7,167	$797	$6,369
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter	K-8	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	437	19	23.4		344 (78.7%)	3 (0.7%)	59 (13.5%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	76.4	69^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.1%					(n/a)	79.2		45.8	55.7	57.4		57.1	45.5	64.6	62.3		75.0	78.3		66.5
Mary McPherson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 East Amity Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4300	485	26	18.9	23.3%	373 (76.9%)	7 (1.4%)	59 (12.2%)	18 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	76.3	70^th of 301 public elementary schools	76.7%		82.1	43^rd of 252 public elementary schools	82.9%	27	50.7	62.6	62.7				58.7	62.7	58.2	64.6	72.6				65.5	$6,373	$609	$5,763
Hillsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 South Howry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4432	745	35	21.4	8.9%	618 (83.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.8%)	22 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (6.6%)	90.9	26^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.7	18^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.9%	8	66.4	78.0	75.6				73.4	68.7	66.6	77.1	78.6				74.1	$6,115	$609	$5,506

Frequently Asked Questions about Ross Elementary School

Is Ross Elementary School a good school?

Ross Elementary School ranks 212^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ross Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fremont H Teed Middle School
High : Kuna High School

What district is Ross Elementary School in?

Kuna Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Ross Elementary School?

Students at Ross Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Ross Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Ross Elementary School.

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