Kershaw Intermediate School

Summary:

Kershaw Intermediate School is a public elementary school located in Sugar City, Idaho, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 337 students. The school is part of the Sugar-Salem Joint District, which is ranked 21 out of 56 districts in Idaho and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kershaw Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISAT test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 54.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.6% in Math, compared to 51.6% and 44.5% for the district, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 36.2%, compared to the nearby Central Elementary School (43.48%) and other schools in the Madison District (45.08% to 55.89%). However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 19.2 is higher than the nearby Central Elementary School (17.5) but lower than some other schools in the Fremont County Joint District (20.7) and Madison District (22.8).

While Kershaw Intermediate School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, the school's lack of racial diversity, with over 90% of students identifying as White, may be an area for further investigation and potential improvement. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.2% in 2020-2021 to 15.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Central Elementary School (10.9%) and some other schools in the Fremont County Joint District (13.0% to 19.3%). The rise in chronic absenteeism may be a concern that the school and district should address, as it can have a negative impact on student learning and academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 3-5

610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448-1309

(208) 356-0241

District: Sugar-Salem Joint District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,596

Students who attend Kershaw Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Sugar-Salem Junior High School
High:	Sugar-Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.1%

See top rated Idaho public schools

Compare Kershaw Intermediate School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Kershaw Intermediate School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.17. (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 (90.5%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kershaw Intermediate School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Kershaw Intermediate School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kershaw Intermediate School is $6,596.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kershaw Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

What do you think?

Your rating for Kershaw Intermediate School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Kershaw Intermediate School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Kershaw Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	70.86	75^th	335	77.6%
2009	58.58	142^nd	349	59.3%
2010	66.35	104^th	356	70.8%
2011	72.76	72^nd	359	79.9%
2012	65.00	111^th	354	68.6%
2013	67.27	104^th	357	70.9%
2015	61.05	84^th	226	62.8%
2016	47.71	130^th	240	45.8%
2017	47.71	156^th	292	46.6%
2018	64.58	81^st	254	68.1%
2023	58.17	102^nd	252	59.5%

See the entire list of Idaho Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kershaw Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.15	2^nd	44	95.5%

See the entire list of Best Idaho Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kershaw Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.24	33^rd	121	72.7%

See the entire list of Best Idaho Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Kershaw Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.04	57^th	121	52.9%

See the entire list of Best Idaho Elementary Schools for Male Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Kershaw Intermediate School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Kershaw Intermediate School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Kershaw Intermediate School

Compare

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	391	391
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	387	387
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	374	374
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	375	375
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	311	311
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	309	309
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	302	302
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
2001	264	0	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
2002	263	2	6	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	292
2003	263	2	6	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	292
2004	265	1	6	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	292
2005	248	3	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2006	262	3	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
2007	274	3	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2008	305	2	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2009	327	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2010	310	2	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
2011	295	2	1	27	1	0	2	0	328
2012	294	3	1	33	1	1	3	0	336
2013	319	1	2	22	0	1	1	0	346
2014	326	2	1	28	0	0	0	0	357
2015	298	2	3	24	0	0	3	0	330
2016	304	2	4	23	0	0	4	0	337
2017	342	3	2	23	3	0	3	0	376
2018	344	1	4	26	1	1	2	0	379
2019	372	2	3	25	2	1	0	0	405
2020	311	5	2	21	3	1	2	0	345
2021	305	4	0	15	3	0	8	0	335
2022	280	3	3	19	1	1	5	0	312
2023	304	4	2	24	0	1	2	0	337
2024	297	2	2	22	0	2	3	0	328

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 Kershaw Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	391	18.0	21.7	25.1
1992	387	17.7	21.8	28.4
1993	374	17.6	21.3	32.4
1994	375	17.7	21.2	36.5
1995	320	17.9	17.9	29.7
1996	320	17.9	17.9	29.7
1997	311	16.8	18.5	23.8
1998	309	17.0	18.2	26.2
1999	302	18.0	16.8	47
2000	296	17.2	17.2	47.3
2001	278	15.4	18.1	46.4
2002	292	15.2	19.2	42.8
2003	292	15.2	19.2	42.8
2004	292	15.3	19.1	43.5
2005	274	14.7	18.6	43.4
2006	292	15.9	18.4	46.9
2007	300	17.0	17.6	48
2008	329	17.0	19.4	46.5
2009	349	18.3	19.0	51.9
2010	336	17.4	19.2	57.4
2011	328	19.5	16.8	60.1
2012	336	15.0	22.4	42.9
2013	346	15.5	22.2	36.1
2014	357	15.5	22.8	51
2015	330	16.0	20.6	51.2
2016	337	17.0	19.8	50.1
2017	376	17.2	21.8	45.2
2018	379	19.1	19.7	48
2019	405	19.0	21.3	41.7
2020	345	16.5	20.9	42
2021	335	16.4	20.3	37.9
2022	312	18.6	16.7	13.1
2023	337	17.5	19.2	36.2
2024	328	17.5	18.7	34.1

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 Kershaw Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	391	18.0	21.7	25.1
1992	387	17.7	21.8	28.4
1993	374	17.6	21.3	32.4
1994	375	17.7	21.2	36.5
1995	320	17.9	17.9	29.7
1996	320	17.9	17.9	29.7
1997	311	16.8	18.5	23.8
1998	309	17.0	18.2	26.2
1999	302	18.0	16.8	47
2000	296	17.2	17.2	47.3
2001	278	15.4	18.1	46.4
2002	292	15.2	19.2	42.8
2003	292	15.2	19.2	42.8
2004	292	15.3	19.1	43.5
2005	274	14.7	18.6	43.4
2006	292	15.9	18.4	46.9
2007	300	17.0	17.6	48
2008	329	17.0	19.4	46.5
2009	349	18.3	19.0	51.9
2010	336	17.4	19.2	57.4
2011	328	19.5	16.8	60.1
2012	336	15.0	22.4	42.9
2013	346	15.5	22.2	36.1
2014	357	15.5	22.8	51
2015	330	16.0	20.6	51.2
2016	337	17.0	19.8	50.1
2017	376	17.2	21.8	45.2
2018	379	19.1	19.7	48
2019	405	19.0	21.3	41.7
2020	345	16.5	20.9	42
2021	335	16.4	20.3	37.9
2022	312	18.6	16.7	13.1
2023	337	17.5	19.2	36.2
2024	328	17.5	18.7	34.1

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 Kershaw Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,137 (17.2%)	$5,459 (82.8%)	$6,596

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kershaw Intermediate 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 (%)
All Grades Math (Kershaw Intermediate School)	68	51.6	16.4%
All Grades Math (Sugar-Salem Joint District)	56.3	44.5	11.8%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kershaw Intermediate School)	61.3	54.7	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sugar-Salem Joint District)	57.1	51.6	5.5%
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	405	337	16.8%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	25	24	4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	372	304	18.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	36.2%	5.5%

Schools Near Kershaw Intermediate School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (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 All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kershaw Intermediate School	Public	3-5	610 East 3rd North Street	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 356-0241	328	18	18.7	34.1%	297 (90.5%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)			61.0			61.1	$6,596	$1,137	$5,459
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	102 North Park Avenue	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 356-9351	330	19	17.3	41.5%	284 (86.1%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)							$6,733	$1,170	$5,562
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 North 2nd East Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3335	255	15	17.5	45.1%	219 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)			52.0			54.4	$6,347	$1,209	$5,139
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-4	358 East 2nd South Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3330	367	18	20.3	35.4%	303 (82.6%)	7 (1.9%)	48 (13.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	54.4	131^st of 301 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.5	104^th of 252 public elementary schools	58.7%	27	64.0	45.0	54.9	60.3	37.7	49.2	$6,524	$1,106	$5,418
Madison Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	379 South 2nd East	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 359-2337	2	0	4.4		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-4	60 South 5th West Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3325	379	20	19.4	50.7%	306 (80.7%)	5 (1.3%)	58 (15.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27.3	218^th of 301 public elementary schools	27.6%		50.7	122^nd of 252 public elementary schools	51.6%	96			48.1	30.9	37.3	33.8	$6,486	$1,375	$5,111
Hibbard Elementary School	Public	K-4	2413 N 3000 W	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3333	286	14	21.1	28.7%	251 (87.8%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)			60.8	64.4			$6,209	$1,082	$5,128
Madison Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2413 North 3000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 259-3333	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Parker-Egin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 North Center Parker	Saint Anthony	83445	Fremont County	Fremont County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 624-7472	91	7	14.0	44.0%	84 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.3	52^nd of 301 public elementary schools	82.7%					(n/a)			60.0		75.0	60.0	$8,783	$1,136	$7,646
Burton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2211 W 1000 S	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3332	673	29	23.4	30.0%	583 (86.6%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (10.1%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.7	161^st of 301 public elementary schools	46.5%		46.2	141^st of 252 public elementary schools	44.0%	20	48.3	42.0	45.0	50.0	53.0	51.6	$7,538	$2,176	$5,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Kershaw Intermediate School

What district is Kershaw Intermediate School in?

Sugar-Salem Joint District

What schools do graduates of Kershaw Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Kershaw Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar-Salem Junior High School
High : Sugar-Salem High School

What is the racial makeup of Kershaw Intermediate School?

Students at Kershaw Intermediate School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Kershaw Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Kershaw Intermediate School.

Rate Kershaw Intermediate School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IDIdaho Elementary School Rankings

IDIdaho District Rankings

Schools in Sugar City, ID

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Kershaw Intermediate School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.