Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John V Evans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John V Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John V Evans Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
John V Evans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John V Evans Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
48%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John V Evans Elementary School's ranking?
John V Evans Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend John V Evans Elementary School?
563 students attend John V Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John V Evans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John V Evans Elementary School?
John V Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does John V Evans Elementary School offer ?
John V Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John V Evans Elementary School part of?
John V Evans Elementary School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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