Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riggins 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riggins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riggins Elementary School's student population of 83 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Riggins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riggins Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#555 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
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
40%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Riggins Elementary School's ranking?
Riggins Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 704 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Riggins Elementary School?
83 students attend Riggins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Riggins Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riggins Elementary School?
Riggins Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riggins Elementary School offer ?
Riggins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riggins Elementary School part of?
Riggins Elementary School is part of Salmon River Joint School District.
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