Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Park Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Ridge Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#649 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Park Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Park Ridge Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Park Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Park Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School, Greenhurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Park Ridge Elementary School?
302 students attend Park Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Park Ridge Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Ridge Elementary School?
Park Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Park Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Ridge Elementary School part of?
Park Ridge Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
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