Lake Ridge Elementary

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Lake Ridge Elementary ranks 78 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, Idaho, serving around 490 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Nampa School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly in 5th-grade math, and has a relatively diverse student population with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, New Horizon Magnet School, Reagan Elementary, and Greenhurst Elementary lag behind Lake Ridge Elementary in proficiency across subjects and grade levels. Lake Ridge's student population is also less racially diverse and has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students than many of the nearby schools. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, but have improved in the most recent school year, with a ranking of 78th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools and a 4-star rating.

While Lake Ridge Elementary's performance for female and male students has been relatively consistent, the school's White student population has performed particularly well, ranking 41st out of 135 Idaho elementary schools in 2023-2024 and receiving a 4-star rating. Overall, Lake Ridge Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Nampa School District, with strong academic achievement, a diverse student population, and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

615 Burke Lane
Nampa, ID 83686-5676

(208) 468-4626

District: Nampa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,167

Students who attend Lake Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Middle School
High:	Skyview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Ridge Elementary ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Nampa School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.44. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Ridge Elementary is $7,167. 10 elementary schools in the Nampa School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Ridge Elementary 78^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Lake Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Nampa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nampa School District 69^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2009	52.25	189^th	349	45.8%
2010	66.11	107^th	356	69.9%
2011	46.23	223^rd	359	37.9%
2012	43.95	229^th	354	35.3%
2013	65.79	113^th	357	68.3%
2015	76.41	48^th	226	78.8%
2016	62.85	94^th	240	60.8%
2017	47.80	154^th	292	47.3%
2018	63.05	84^th	254	66.9%
2019	73.84	36^th	171	78.9%
2021	24.31	129^th	166	22.3%
2022	38.71	117^th	188	37.8%
2023	63.60	86^th	252	65.9%
2024	73.44	78^th	301	74.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.27	16^th	44	63.6%
2019	86.63	1^st	7	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	74.64	30^th	121	75.2%
2021	25.67	15^th	19	21.1%
2022	36.59	16^th	23	30.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	56.97	58^th	121	52.1%
2021	24.51	15^th	19	21.1%
2022	35.85	16^th	23	30.4%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.34	5^th	18	72.2%
2024	68.10	41^st	135	69.6%

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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 Lake Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	255	8	1	53	4	n/a	n/a	321
2010	271	7	1	39	3	n/a	n/a	321
2011	251	10	3	44	1	2	4	315
2012	231	5	1	51	0	2	2	292
2013	225	6	1	48	0	2	0	282
2014	468	9	11	111	1	5	2	607
2015	424	4	6	99	0	3	4	540
2016	416	9	5	109	2	3	7	551
2017	441	9	5	122	2	1	10	590
2018	444	7	3	138	2	2	11	607
2019	451	5	3	122	1	0	11	593
2020	455	2	0	126	0	1	15	599
2021	344	0	0	113	0	1	17	475
2022	368	0	1	117	0	1	21	508
2023	357	1	2	110	1	1	18	490

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 Lake Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	321	15.0	21.3	35.8
2010	321	14.7	21.7	71.3
2011	315	15.5	20.2	45.1
2012	292	14.5	20.1	51.7
2013	282	13.0	21.6	53.9
2014	607	25.0	24.2	45.3
2015	540	24.0	22.5	43.9
2016	551	24.0	22.9	46.5
2017	590	26.5	22.2	44.1
2018	607	29.6	20.4	43.2
2019	593	29.0	20.4	35.9
2020	599	30.0	19.9	38.4
2021	475	28.0	16.9	33.7
2022	508	26.0	19.5	18.7
2023	490	25.0	19.6	35.3

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 Lake Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	321	15.0	21.3	35.8
2010	321	14.7	21.7	71.3
2011	315	15.5	20.2	45.1
2012	292	14.5	20.1	51.7
2013	282	13.0	21.6	53.9
2014	607	25.0	24.2	45.3
2015	540	24.0	22.5	43.9
2016	551	24.0	22.9	46.5
2017	590	26.5	22.2	44.1
2018	607	29.6	20.4	43.2
2019	593	29.0	20.4	35.9
2020	599	30.0	19.9	38.4
2021	475	28.0	16.9	33.7
2022	508	26.0	19.5	18.7
2023	490	25.0	19.6	35.3

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 Lake Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$976 (13.6%)	$6,190 (86.4%)	$7,167

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 252 Elementary schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lake Ridge Elementary)	64.9	46.9	18%
3rd Grade Math (Nampa School District)	45.7	34.2	11.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ridge Elementary)	59.1	33.3	25.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)	45.8	33	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Lake Ridge Elementary)	57.2	37	20.2%
4th Grade Math (Nampa School District)	37.5	30.4	7.1%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	48.7	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ridge Elementary)	69.2	55	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)	42.4	34.3	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Lake Ridge Elementary)	61.6	65.4	3.8%
5th Grade Math (Nampa School District)	42.1	26.5	15.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ridge Elementary)	74	66.6	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)	56	37	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Lake Ridge Elementary)	60.9	52.6	8.3%
All Grades Math (Nampa School District)	35.7	24.4	11.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Lake Ridge Elementary)	79.8	53.8	26%
All Grades Science (Nampa School District)	48.9	27	21.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Ridge Elementary)	67.8	50.8	17%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nampa School District)	50.2	37.2	13%
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	593	490	17.4%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	122	110	9.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	451	357	20.8%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.9%	35.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Lake Ridge Elementary

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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
Lake Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Burke Lane	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4626	490	25	19.6	35.3%	357 (72.9%)	1 (0.2%)	110 (22.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.7%)	73.4	78^th of 301 public elementary schools	74.1%		63.6	86^th of 252 public elementary schools	65.9%	8			71.5				53.1	61.1	55.3	45.4	80.6				59.7	$7,167	$976	$6,190
Iowa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	626 Iowa	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4621	490	25	19.6	61.6%	277 (56.5%)	1 (0.2%)	186 (38.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	17.9	246^th of 301 public elementary schools	18.3%		18.7	205^th of 252 public elementary schools	18.7%	41	28.6	21.9	44.8				32.3	21.8	34.5	30.6	39.2				35.0	$7,641	$1,442	$6,198
Owyhee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 West Iowa	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4616	408	26	16.0	34.6%	294 (72.1%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (20.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.1%)	26.8	219^th of 301 public elementary schools	27.2%		18.5	206^th of 252 public elementary schools	18.3%	13	41.8	39.7	23.3				34.8	15.0	50.0	49.1	36.1				44.9	$7,653	$1,036	$6,616
Legacy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4015 South Legacy Way	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Legacy Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 467-0947	310	13	24.8	20.0%	243 (78.4%)	7 (2.3%)	46 (14.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.3%)	93.7	11^th of 301 public elementary schools	96.3%					(n/a)			85.3	69.1	72.3	81.6	77.4	73.6	71.9	69.7	82.4	78.6	82.9	86.9	79.2	$7,353	$957	$6,396
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	522 Mason Lane	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4627	380	21	18.5	59.2%	206 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.6%)	25.3	222^nd of 301 public elementary schools	26.2%		22.4	199^th of 252 public elementary schools	21.0%	23		36.4					30.6	17.3	41.2	48.4	42.3				44.4	$7,656	$1,283	$6,373
Reagan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Southside Boulevard	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4619	543	29	19.0	37.4%	336 (61.9%)	8 (1.5%)	130 (23.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	60 (11.0%)	36.6	193^rd of 301 public elementary schools	35.9%		24.3	195^th of 252 public elementary schools	22.6%	2	44.4	29.2	43.0				38.6	35.9	47.4	38.7	59.4				48.2	$7,104	$939	$6,165
Greenhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Discovery Place	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4612	259	16	16.0	56.0%	146 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (36.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	12 (4.6%)	14.7	252^nd of 301 public elementary schools	16.3%		10.5	233^rd of 252 public elementary schools	7.5%	19	24.4							15.9	29.8	28.5	52.3				37.4	$9,258	$1,780	$7,477
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 West Roosevelt	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4620	580	31	18.7	44.8%	351 (60.5%)	7 (1.2%)	188 (32.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.0%)	22.1	234^th of 301 public elementary schools	22.3%		16	217^th of 252 public elementary schools	13.9%	17	39.8	39.4	24.0				34.4	29.0	39.8	42.6	31.0				37.8	$7,096	$1,115	$5,980
Sherman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1521 East Sherman Avenue	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4628	513	29	17.6	87.5%	257 (50.1%)	0 (0.0%)	216 (42.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.7%)	10.9	276^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.3%		7.7	244^th of 252 public elementary schools	3.2%	32	29.3	11.1	20.3				20.6	24.6	39.5	26.0	33.8				33.5	$8,277	$1,870	$6,406
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1415 5th Street South	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4611	261	16	16.3	87.4%	141 (54.0%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)								(n/a)							19.7								29.7	$8,679	$1,461	$7,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Ridge Elementary

How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Lake Ridge Elementary.

What district is Lake Ridge Elementary in?

Nampa School District

Is Lake Ridge Elementary a good school?

Lake Ridge Elementary ranks 78^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Ridge Elementary?

Students at Lake Ridge Elementary are 73% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lake Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle School
High : Skyview High School

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