For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 335 students in Notus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Notus School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
335 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Notus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
31%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
65%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,925 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,884 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,925
$10,194
Spending / Student
$13,884
$9,371
Best Notus School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Notus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25260 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Notus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25257 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-7442
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Notus School District?
Notus School District manages 2 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Notus School District?
Notus School District is ranked #119 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Notus School District?
65% of Notus School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Notus School District?
Notus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Notus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,884 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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