Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raft River Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raft River Elementary School's student population of 148 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Raft River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raft River Elementary School is 0.25, which is less 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
#216 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raft River Elementary School's ranking?
Raft River Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Raft River Elementary School often compared to?
Raft River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Declo Jr High School, Oakley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Raft River Elementary School?
148 students attend Raft River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Raft River Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raft River Elementary School?
Raft River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raft River Elementary School offer ?
Raft River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raft River Elementary School part of?
Raft River Elementary School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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