Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, White Pine 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 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Pine Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Pine 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 White Pine 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
#519 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
61%
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
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 White Pine Elementary School's ranking?
White Pine Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are White Pine Elementary School often compared to?
White Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakley Elementary School, Declo Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend White Pine Elementary School?
608 students attend White Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of White Pine Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Pine Elementary School?
White Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Pine Elementary School offer ?
White Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Pine Elementary School part of?
White Pine Elementary School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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