For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 331 students in Notus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Notus School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
331 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Notus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,106 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,051 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,106
$10,185
Spending / Student
$14,051
$9,364
Best Notus School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Notus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25260 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Notus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25257 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Notus School District?
Notus School District manages 2 public schools serving 331 students.
What is the rank of Notus School District?
Notus School District is ranked #120 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Notus School District?
67% of Notus School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Notus School District?
Notus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Notus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,051 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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