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Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

Summary:

Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 524 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it also serves a diverse community, with 14.12% of students identifying as Hispanic and 3.05% as Native American. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed in recent years. Its statewide ranking has declined from 55 out of 240 Idaho elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 185 out of 301 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 4 stars to 2 stars. The school's proficiency rates in Math (44.2%) and English Language Arts (44.1%) are slightly below the district and state averages, though its 3rd and 4th-grade Math scores are above the district and state. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1% in 2020-2021 was higher than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Pocatello District, Jefferson Elementary School generally performs worse than Rulon M Ellis Elementary and Edahow Elementary, which are higher-performing schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,132 in 2018-2019 was lower than some nearby schools, such as Greenacres Elementary ($8,258 per student) and Edahow Elementary ($8,073 per student).


Detail:

Public K-5

 427 Lark Lane
       Pocatello, ID  83201-5504

(208) 237-6050

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,132 Help


Students who attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hawthorne Middle School
High:    Pocatello High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.45. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details Claude A Wilcox Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pocatello District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is $7,132. 6 elementary schools in the Pocatello District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Claude A Wilcox Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Claude A Wilcox Elementary School 185th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Claude A Wilcox Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 30.60 270th 335 19.4%
2009 30.59 288th 349 17.5%
2010 28.61 295th 356 17.1%
2011 34.16 278th 359 22.6%
2012 32.26 279th 354 21.2%
2013 33.94 281st 357 21.3%
2015 46.82 121st 226 46.5%
2016 75.37 55th 240 77.1%
2017 75.55 67th 292 77.1%
2018 59.40 95th 254 62.6%
2019 50.53 82nd 171 52.0%
2021 43.65 92nd 166 44.6%
2022 40.74 109th 188 42.0%
2023 48.74 131st 252 48.0%
2024 38.45 185th 301 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 57th 121 52.9%
2019 57.51 10th 23 56.5%
2024 27.26 57th 69 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 66th 121 45.5%
2019 39.73 17th 23 26.1%
2024 40.72 50th 69 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.33 12th 31 61.3%
2024 38.13 82nd 135 39.3%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Open Quote In my experience the principal tries to bully parents into doing things and they don't really listen to the parents' concerns at all overall I think it's a poor school and poor staff Close Quote



Enrollment information for Claude A Wilcox 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 719 719
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 684 684
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 647 647
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 632 632
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 592 592
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 543 543
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 592 592
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 612 612
2001 536 4 8 43 10 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 527 3 1 45 17 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 527 3 1 45 17 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 536 6 6 49 14 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 529 14 5 36 21 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 532 16 6 55 22 n/a n/a 0 631
2007 492 12 3 65 23 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 477 13 7 66 24 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 495 14 4 75 30 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 431 10 2 44 19 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 445 7 2 39 16 0 3 0 512
2012 450 7 3 52 20 4 8 0 544
2013 426 8 3 51 16 4 8 0 516
2014 494 5 4 48 20 3 14 0 588
2015 441 5 1 65 25 2 23 0 562
2016 427 4 3 59 16 1 24 0 534
2017 417 3 3 67 10 1 24 0 525
2018 398 1 2 75 17 3 18 0 514
2019 433 3 2 77 11 1 18 0 545
2020 421 1 3 78 16 4 22 0 545
2021 386 2 4 78 16 2 13 0 501
2022 403 3 4 81 17 3 21 0 532
2023 400 6 3 74 16 1 24 0 524

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 Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 719 31.5 22.8 23.9
1992 684 33.5 20.4 23.4
1993 647 32.3 20.0 21.2
1994 632 31.3 20.2 22.8
1995 597 29.3 20.4 25
1996 597 29.3 20.4 25
1997 592 29.0 20.4 29.9
1998 543 29.6 18.3 30.2
1999 592 29.4 20.1 46.1
2000 612 31.1 19.7 48.2
2001 601 30.6 19.6 55.6
2002 593 30.0 19.8 49.7
2003 593 30.0 19.8 49.7
2004 611 32.8 18.6 52.2
2005 605 32.4 18.7 57.7
2006 631 30.2 20.9 53.6
2007 595 30.0 19.8 50.1
2008 587 28.5 20.6 53.3
2009 618 30.9 20.0 52.6
2010 506 25.9 19.4 56.9
2011 512 29.0 17.6 70.9
2012 544 27.0 20.1 72.1
2013 516 28.1 18.3 71.9
2014 588 29.0 20.2 70.9
2015 562 29.0 19.3 71
2016 534 28.0 19.0 69.7
2017 525 25.3 20.6 72.8
2018 514 25.8 19.8 69.6
2019 545 25.9 21.0 67
2020 545 25.8 21.0 60.7
2021 501 25.8 19.3 62.7
2022 532 26.3 20.1 37
2023 524 27.8 18.7 59.7

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 Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 719 31.5 22.8 23.9
1992 684 33.5 20.4 23.4
1993 647 32.3 20.0 21.2
1994 632 31.3 20.2 22.8
1995 597 29.3 20.4 25
1996 597 29.3 20.4 25
1997 592 29.0 20.4 29.9
1998 543 29.6 18.3 30.2
1999 592 29.4 20.1 46.1
2000 612 31.1 19.7 48.2
2001 601 30.6 19.6 55.6
2002 593 30.0 19.8 49.7
2003 593 30.0 19.8 49.7
2004 611 32.8 18.6 52.2
2005 605 32.4 18.7 57.7
2006 631 30.2 20.9 53.6
2007 595 30.0 19.8 50.1
2008 587 28.5 20.6 53.3
2009 618 30.9 20.0 52.6
2010 506 25.9 19.4 56.9
2011 512 29.0 17.6 70.9
2012 544 27.0 20.1 72.1
2013 516 28.1 18.3 71.9
2014 588 29.0 20.2 70.9
2015 562 29.0 19.3 71
2016 534 28.0 19.0 69.7
2017 525 25.3 20.6 72.8
2018 514 25.8 19.8 69.6
2019 545 25.9 21.0 67
2020 545 25.8 21.0 60.7
2021 501 25.8 19.3 62.7
2022 532 26.3 20.1 37
2023 524 27.8 18.7 59.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,210 (17.0%) $5,923 (83.0%) $7,132

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Claude A Wilcox Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 252 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)51.148.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pocatello District)54.555.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5351.1
 1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)54.252.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)55.356.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.549.2
 1.3%
4th Grade Math (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)50.650.6
   4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)52.651.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)53.948.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)56.357.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5252
5th Grade Math (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)57.834.5
 23.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pocatello District)51.646.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.942.6
 2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)64.155.6
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)60.961
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
All Grades Math (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)53.149.7
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pocatello District)50.546.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)76.625
 51.6%
   All Grades Science (Pocatello District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Claude A Wilcox Elementary School)57.445.3
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)5956.8
 2.2%
   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 Students545524
 3.9%
African American36
 100%
American Indian1116
 45.5%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic7774
 3.9%
Pacific Islander11
White433400
 7.6%
Two or More Races1824
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%59.7%
 7.2%

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Students at Claude A Wilcox Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Claude A Wilcox Elementary School.

Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks 185th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hawthorne Middle School
High : Pocatello High School


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