Serving 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cavendish-teakean Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School's student population of 24 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning how to learn.
School Rankings
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cavendish-teakean Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#275 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
9%
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 Cavendish-teakean Elementary School's ranking?
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School is ranked #275 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Cavendish-teakean Elementary School?
24 students attend Cavendish-teakean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cavendish-teakean Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavendish-teakean Elementary School?
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cavendish-teakean Elementary School offer ?
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavendish-teakean Elementary School part of?
Cavendish-teakean Elementary School is part of Orofino Joint School District.
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