Inkom Elementary School

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Inkom Elementary School ranks 100 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Inkom Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the rural town of Inkom, Idaho, which is part of the Marsh Valley Joint District. Despite its small size and rural location, Inkom Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking among the top elementary schools in Idaho.

Inkom Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels, with 60% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to just 40.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a significantly lower rate of chronic absenteeism, at 11.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average. Additionally, Inkom Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 21.08%, suggesting its student population may come from higher-income families, which could be a factor in the school's strong performance.

One notable difference between Inkom Elementary and the nearby Pocatello District schools is the racial makeup of the student population. Inkom Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.03%) compared to the more diverse student populations in the Pocatello District schools. Understanding the factors contributing to this demographic difference could provide valuable insights for the school and the broader community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245-0430

(208) 775-3361

District: Marsh Valley Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,708

Students who attend Inkom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marsh Valley Middle School
High:	Marsh Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Inkom Elementary School ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.34. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Inkom Elementary School is 17.2. 2 elementary schools in the Marsh Valley Joint District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Inkom Elementary School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Inkom Elementary School is $6,708. 2 elementary schools in the Marsh Valley Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Inkom Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marsh Valley Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marsh Valley Joint District 56^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Inkom Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	43.86	219^th	335	34.6%
2009	70.01	80^th	349	77.1%
2010	67.04	101^st	356	71.6%
2011	58.08	161^st	359	55.2%
2012	82.29	29^th	354	91.8%
2013	77.01	46^th	357	87.1%
2017	60.91	118^th	292	59.6%
2018	76.94	49^th	254	80.7%
2019	75.93	31^st	171	81.9%
2021	84.27	23^rd	166	86.1%
2022	66.61	61^st	188	67.6%
2023	82.73	42^nd	252	83.3%
2024	65.34	100^th	301	66.8%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Inkom 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	266	266
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	264	264
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	278	278
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	273	273
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	305	305
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	268	268
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	263	263
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	251	251
2001	229	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2002	194	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2003	194	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2004	198	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2005	198	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2006	205	3	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2007	207	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2008	231	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2009	222	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2010	251	4	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2011	261	1	0	11	0	0	0	0	273
2012	270	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	279
2013	252	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	259
2014	276	0	0	6	0	0	3	0	285
2015	256	1	0	4	1	0	3	0	265
2016	254	1	0	4	0	0	3	0	262
2017	254	1	0	6	0	1	2	0	264
2018	231	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	237
2019	217	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	223
2020	211	1	0	6	1	0	5	0	224
2021	207	0	0	7	2	0	3	0	219
2022	207	0	0	11	1	0	4	0	223
2023	203	0	0	13	1	1	5	0	223
2024	199	0	2	7	1	1	5	0	215

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 Inkom Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	266	13.0	20.4	14.3
1992	264	13.1	20.1	22
1993	278	14.2	19.6	23.4
1994	273	14.2	19.2	19
1995	296	15.4	19.2	19.6
1996	296	15.4	19.2	19.6
1997	305	15.2	20.1	25.6
1998	268	15.6	17.2	25.4
1999	263	15.5	17.0	30.4
2000	251	15.5	16.2	34.7
2001	231	15.4	15.0	36.4
2002	199	13.2	15.1	29.6
2003	199	13.2	15.1	29.6
2004	205	12.3	16.7	31.7
2005	208	13.2	15.8	34.1
2006	215	11.6	18.5	32.6
2007	217	12.2	17.8	40.1
2008	241	12.0	20.1	38.2
2009	233	12.4	18.7	41.2
2010	264	12.5	20.9	40.9
2011	273	13.0	21.0	39.6
2012	279	13.0	21.4	52.7
2013	259	13.2	19.5	48.6
2014	285	12.2	23.2	42.1
2015	265	13.0	20.3	41.5
2016	262	13.0	20.1	34.7
2017	264	12.9	20.4	34.1
2018	237	12.9	18.2	32.5
2019	223	11.9	18.6	32.7
2020	224	11.9	18.6	28.6
2021	219	11.9	18.2	22.4
2022	223	10.9	20.3	8.1
2023	223	13.0	17.1	21.1
2024	215	12.4	17.2	21.9

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 Inkom Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	266	13.0	20.4	14.3
1992	264	13.1	20.1	22
1993	278	14.2	19.6	23.4
1994	273	14.2	19.2	19
1995	296	15.4	19.2	19.6
1996	296	15.4	19.2	19.6
1997	305	15.2	20.1	25.6
1998	268	15.6	17.2	25.4
1999	263	15.5	17.0	30.4
2000	251	15.5	16.2	34.7
2001	231	15.4	15.0	36.4
2002	199	13.2	15.1	29.6
2003	199	13.2	15.1	29.6
2004	205	12.3	16.7	31.7
2005	208	13.2	15.8	34.1
2006	215	11.6	18.5	32.6
2007	217	12.2	17.8	40.1
2008	241	12.0	20.1	38.2
2009	233	12.4	18.7	41.2
2010	264	12.5	20.9	40.9
2011	273	13.0	21.0	39.6
2012	279	13.0	21.4	52.7
2013	259	13.2	19.5	48.6
2014	285	12.2	23.2	42.1
2015	265	13.0	20.3	41.5
2016	262	13.0	20.1	34.7
2017	264	12.9	20.4	34.1
2018	237	12.9	18.2	32.5
2019	223	11.9	18.6	32.7
2020	224	11.9	18.6	28.6
2021	219	11.9	18.2	22.4
2022	223	10.9	20.3	8.1
2023	223	13.0	17.1	21.1
2024	215	12.4	17.2	21.9

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 Inkom Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$764 (11.4%)	$5,944 (88.6%)	$6,708

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inkom Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 252 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Inkom Elementary School)	78.6	67.8	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Valley Joint District)	64.6	59	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	52
All Grades Math (Inkom Elementary School)	61.1	65.1	4%
All Grades Math (Marsh Valley Joint District)	54	44.5	9.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Inkom Elementary School)	60.3	56.9	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marsh Valley Joint District)	61	54.4	6.6%
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	223	223
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	13	550%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	217	203	6.5%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	21.1%	11.7%

Schools Near Inkom 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Inkom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	521 Holstein Street	Inkom	83245	Bannock County	Marsh Valley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 775-3361	215	12	17.2	21.9%	199 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	65.3	100^th of 301 public elementary schools	66.8%		82.7	42^nd of 252 public elementary schools	83.3%	58	69.2		34.5			60.0					57.5	$6,708	$764	$5,944
Indian Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	666 Cheyenne Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-4086	495	27	18.3	41.0%	407 (82.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	53.7	134^th of 301 public elementary schools	55.5%		50.8	121^st of 252 public elementary schools	52.0%	13	61.8	49.4	48.0			52.9	36.7	56.2	44.8	55.1	52.1	$6,631	$921	$5,710
Pocatello Community Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	615 West Maple	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 478-2522	321	15	21.4		281 (87.5%)	6 (1.9%)	22 (6.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	30.6	208^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	51.2		25.0	43.2	29.8	35.2	52.2	23.1	23.1	47.5	40.2	$6,157	$742	$5,414
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 South 10th Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2976	238	17	14.0	62.2%	184 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.3%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)						47.9						$7,988	$1,175	$6,813
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	714 Center Street	McCammon	83250	Bannock County	Marsh Valley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 254-3223	257	14	17.7	21.0%	244 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	40.5	179^th of 301 public elementary schools	40.5%		38.1	162^nd of 252 public elementary schools	35.7%	17						46.4	27.3				49.3	$6,618	$869	$5,749
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 East Oak Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2575	300	17	17.6	56.7%	200 (66.7%)	4 (1.3%)	79 (26.3%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	39.8	181^st of 301 public elementary schools	39.9%		60.5	92^nd of 252 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	49.2	40.3	45.4			45.1		41.5	35.5	61.4	44.4	$8,258	$1,397	$6,862
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	303	16	19.3	38.0%	252 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.2%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.6%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9			78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	248	16	15.5	58.1%	192 (77.4%)	3 (1.2%)	40 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)								(n/a)		64.3									49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375
Gate City Elementary School	Public	K-5	2288 Hiskey Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-2503	428	20	21.4	18.9%	347 (81.1%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.2%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.8%)	78	64^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.7%		77.8	55^th of 252 public elementary schools	78.2%	9	62.4	69.0	56.6			62.8	50.6	62.4	66.6	67.4	65.6	$6,556	$777	$5,780
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Gwen Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2914	347	21	16.6	69.7%	269 (77.5%)	2 (0.6%)	45 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	12.4	267^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.7	222^nd of 252 public elementary schools	11.9%	45	22.0	23.3	26.4			23.7	33.9	25.0	33.9	34.0	30.5	$7,767	$1,528	$6,239

Frequently Asked Questions about Inkom Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Inkom Elementary School?

Students at Inkom Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Inkom Elementary School in?

Marsh Valley Joint District

Is Inkom Elementary School a good school?

Inkom Elementary School ranks 100^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Inkom Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Marsh Valley Middle School
High : Marsh Valley High School

How many students attend Inkom Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Inkom Elementary School.

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