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Harold B Lee Elementary School

Summary:

Harold B Lee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 394 students. The school is part of the West Side Joint School District, which is ranked 16th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harold B Lee Elementary School has consistently performed well on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT), with 57.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, 44.8% in ISAT Science, and 56.5% in ISAT English Language Arts, all of which are higher than the state averages. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2020-2021 to 17.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average of 15.6%. The school's student population is predominantly White, at 90.1%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Malad Elementary (92.27% White) and Oakwood Elementary (88.2% White).

Despite its strong academic performance, Harold B Lee Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 38th out of 292 Idaho elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 96th out of 301 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges that are impacting its overall ranking. Additionally, the nearby Malad Elementary and Oakwood Elementary schools have lower student-teacher ratios compared to Harold B Lee Elementary School, which may be a factor contributing to their academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4726 West Highway 36
       Dayton, ID  83232-0119

(208) 747-3303

District: West Side Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,142 Help


Students who attend Harold B Lee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Beutler Middle School
High:    West Side Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.04. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harold B Lee Elementary School is $6,142.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harold B Lee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Side Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Joint District 16th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harold B Lee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.38 63rd 335 81.2%
2009 75.69 54th 349 84.5%
2010 63.35 120th 356 66.3%
2011 69.54 89th 359 75.2%
2012 59.16 152nd 354 57.1%
2013 58.89 155th 357 56.6%
2015 50.23 112th 226 50.4%
2017 82.41 38th 292 87.0%
2024 67.04 96th 301 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harold B Lee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 250 250
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 261 261
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 276 276
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 247 247
2001 239 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 257 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2003 257 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2004 249 1 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 257 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 235 0 1 11 5 n/a n/a 0 252
2007 243 0 1 13 8 n/a n/a 0 265
2008 252 1 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 267 0 0 14 5 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 272 0 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 285
2011 265 0 0 11 0 2 0 0 278
2012 279 0 0 11 0 3 0 0 293
2013 298 0 0 9 0 2 0 0 309
2014 308 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 325
2015 300 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 311
2016 314 0 1 6 1 0 2 0 324
2017 311 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 320
2018 322 0 1 19 4 0 1 0 347
2019 354 0 1 18 2 1 3 0 379
2020 341 0 1 16 1 2 3 0 364
2021 328 0 0 17 2 2 3 0 352
2022 358 0 0 19 2 2 6 0 387
2023 355 0 0 26 2 1 10 0 394

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 Harold B Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 250 12.5 20.0 26
1998 261 12.5 20.9 20.7
1999 276 14.1 19.6 59.1
2000 247 14.5 17.0 83
2001 248 14.0 17.7 75
2002 270 14.4 18.8 40.7
2003 270 14.4 18.8 40.7
2004 262 13.9 18.8 42.7
2005 273 15.3 17.8 45.4
2006 252 15.0 16.8 57.1
2007 265 15.0 17.7 53.2
2008 276 14.0 19.7 48.2
2009 286 14.2 20.1 51.7
2010 285 14.1 20.2 51.2
2011 278 16.5 16.8 51.4
2012 293 13.6 21.5 49.5
2013 309 13.4 23.0 50.8
2014 325 14.2 22.8 38.8
2015 311 13.0 23.9 50.5
2016 324 16.0 20.2 50.6
2017 320 15.5 20.5 50
2018 347 17.0 20.3 53.9
2019 379 17.5 21.5 46.7
2020 364 17.5 20.8 47.8
2021 352 17.5 20.0 36.6
2022 387 19.0 20.2 27.9
2023 394 19.0 20.7 42.6

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 Harold B Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 250 12.5 20.0 26
1998 261 12.5 20.9 20.7
1999 276 14.1 19.6 59.1
2000 247 14.5 17.0 83
2001 248 14.0 17.7 75
2002 270 14.4 18.8 40.7
2003 270 14.4 18.8 40.7
2004 262 13.9 18.8 42.7
2005 273 15.3 17.8 45.4
2006 252 15.0 16.8 57.1
2007 265 15.0 17.7 53.2
2008 276 14.0 19.7 48.2
2009 286 14.2 20.1 51.7
2010 285 14.1 20.2 51.2
2011 278 16.5 16.8 51.4
2012 293 13.6 21.5 49.5
2013 309 13.4 23.0 50.8
2014 325 14.2 22.8 38.8
2015 311 13.0 23.9 50.5
2016 324 16.0 20.2 50.6
2017 320 15.5 20.5 50
2018 347 17.0 20.3 53.9
2019 379 17.5 21.5 46.7
2020 364 17.5 20.8 47.8
2021 352 17.5 20.0 36.6
2022 387 19.0 20.2 27.9
2023 394 19.0 20.7 42.6

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 Harold B Lee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,253 (20.4%) $4,889 (79.6%) $6,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harold B Lee 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 (%)
All Grades Math (Harold B Lee Elementary School)70.561.4
 9.1%
   All Grades Math (West Side Joint District)66.857.8
 9%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harold B Lee Elementary School)61.253.7
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Side Joint District)68.158.6
 9.5%
   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 Students379394
 4%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1826
 44.4%
Pacific Islander11
White354355
 0.3%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%42.6%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harold B Lee Elementary School

Students at Harold B Lee Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks 96th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harold B Lee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beutler Middle School
High : West Side Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Harold B Lee Elementary School.


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