Desert Springs Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

18178 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687

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Top 50%

Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Springs 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 is 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 56% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 50% in ID
: 48% (Top 50%)
: 56% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Desert Springs Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Desert Springs Elementary School
Pre-K	21
Kind	101
1	99
2	131
3	113
4	113
5	124

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Total Students

702 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School
2023	667
2022	676
2021	576
2020	657
2019	657
2018	747
2017	747
2016	701
2015	664
2014	674
2013	681
2012	631
2011	654
2010	616
2009	637

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School
2023	35
2022	35
2021	33
2020	31
2019	31
2018	32
2017	32
2016	31
2015	30
2014	30
2013	30
2012	29
2011	31
2010	32
2009	34

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

We are a community of educators committed to cultivating an environment of academic excellence for every student through strong educational practices and interpersonal awareness.

School Rankings

Desert Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Desert Springs Elementary School is 0.55, 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.

This School

State Level (ID)

#236 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School
2023	#236
2022	#226
2021	#342
2019	#197
2018	#200
2017	#314
2016	#327
2015	#265
2013	#225
2012	#316
2011	#310

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48%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	48%	41%	37%
2022	51%	42%	38%
2021	46%	40%	34%
2019	54%	45%	43%
2018	54%	44%	43%
2017	45%	42%	39%
2016	45%	42%	40%
2015	49%	40%	38%
2013	90%	81%	82%
2012	88%	80%	82%
2011	88%	80%	82%

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56%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2022	56%	55%	57%
2021	50%	54%	56%
2019	56%	55%	57%
2018	54%	54%	43%
2017	48%	52%	55%
2016	48%	53%	54%
2015	48%	51%	53%
2013	89%	89%	90%
2012	85%	89%	90%
2011	84%	88%	88%
2010	83%	87%	87%

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40-44%

41%

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	19:1	17:1	19:1
2022	19:1	17:1	19:1
2021	17:1	17:1	19:1
2020	21:1	19:1	20:1
2019	21:1	19:1	20:1
2018	23:1	19:1	20:1
2017	23:1	18:1	20:1
2016	23:1	19:1	21:1
2015	22:1	19:1	22:1
2014	23:1	19:1	23:1
2013	23:1	19:1	21:1
2012	22:1	17:1	21:1
2011	21:1	17:1	19:1
2010	19:1	18:1	19:1
2009	19:1	18:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2015)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2015	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2008	1%	2%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2014)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	2%	2%
2011	1%	2%	2%
2010	2%	2%	2%
2009	1%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

43%

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	40%	19%	41%
2022	37%	19%	41%
2021	39%	19%	41%
2020	43%	18%	38%
2019	43%	18%	38%
2018	47%	18%	37%
2017	47%	18%	37%
2016	44%	18%	36%
2015	46%	17%	35%
2014	43%	17%	33%
2013	44%	16%	32%
2012	46%	16%	32%
2011	46%	16%	31%
2010	47%	15%	29%
2009	45%	14%	29%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	2%	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%	1%
2021	2%	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%
2009	5%	1%	2%
2008	1%	1%	1%

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White

52%

73%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	54%	74%	54%
2022	57%	74%	55%
2021	55%	74%	54%
2020	54%	75%	58%
2019	54%	75%	58%
2018	50%	76%	60%
2017	50%	76%	60%
2016	53%	76%	61%
2015	52%	77%	62%
2014	54%	77%	63%
2013	53%	78%	64%
2012	52%	78%	64%
2011	52%	78%	65%
2010	51%	80%	67%
2009	49%	81%	66%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	3%	4%	3%
2022	4%	3%	3%
2021	4%	3%	3%
2020	3%	3%	2%
2019	3%	3%	2%
2018	3%	3%	2%
2017	3%	3%	2%
2016	3%	2%	2%
2015	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2012	2%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.55

0.43

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	0.55	0.42	0.55
2022	0.54	0.42	0.55
2021	0.55	0.42	0.54
2020	0.53	0.41	0.53
2019	0.53	0.41	0.53
2018	0.53	0.39	0.51
2017	0.53	0.39	0.51
2016	0.53	0.39	0.51
2015	0.52	0.38	0.50
2014	0.53	0.38	0.50
2013	0.54	0.37	0.50
2012	0.53	0.37	0.49
2011	0.53	0.37	0.48
2010	0.52	0.34	0.47
2009	0.56	0.33	0.47

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

37%

26%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	32%	24%	30%
2022	28%	20%	22%
2021	30%	25%	29%
2020	43%	31%	39%
2019	43%	31%	39%
2018	59%	36%	50%
2017	59%	36%	50%
2016	58%	38%	53%
2015	59%	39%	52%
2014	58%	37%	52%
2013	65%	38%	55%
2012	67%	39%	56%
2011	71%	36%	56%
2010	67%	33%	54%
2009	51%	29%	40%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Desert Springs Elementary School	Idaho	Vallivue School District
2023	8%	9%	8%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	5%	6%	4%
2020	8%	8%	10%
2019	8%	8%	10%
2018	10%	10%	11%
2017	10%	10%	11%
2016	9%	9%	10%
2015	9%	10%	11%
2014	10%	10%	10%
2013	9%	9%	10%
2012	8%	10%	10%
2011	8%	9%	11%
2010	10%	10%	12%
2009	11%	10%	12%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Vallivue School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Springs Elementary School's ranking?

Desert Springs Elementary School is ranked #236 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?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).

How many students attend Desert Springs Elementary School?

702 students attend Desert Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Desert Springs Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Springs Elementary School?

Desert Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does Desert Springs Elementary School offer ?

Desert Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Desert Springs Elementary School part of?

Desert Springs Elementary School is part of Vallivue School District.