Enrollment
339
Elementary
DISTRICT 206 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160306000485
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1405 MAIN AVENUE, ST MARIES, ID 83861 · (208) 245-2025 · Benewah County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL339 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
186 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 19 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 40 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 52 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 15% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
ISAT 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
38.0%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
38.0%
ID avg 43.5%
What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Idaho schools, those numbers are about 53 and 44.
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #235 of 323 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #255 of 319 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 339 | #200 of 393 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #40 of 295 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.1% | #245 of 296 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.9% | #108 of 328 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.1% | #95 of 208 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
339
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
-16% since 2000-01, when it was 405
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 339 | 23 | 14.7:1 | 55% (186) |
| 2023-24 | 343 | 24 | 14.3:1 | 51% (176) |
| 2022-23 | 355 | 23 | 15.4:1 | 47% (166) |
| 2020-21 | 331 | 23 | 14.4:1 | 44% (144) |
| 2017-18 | 404 | 20.5 | 19.7:1 | 51% (206) |
| 2015-16 | 370 | 19 | 19.5:1 | 55% (204) |
| 2010-11 | 365 | 21 | 17.4:1 | 51% (185) |
| 2000-01 | 405 | 24 | 16.9:1 | 40% (163) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school for students in ST MARIES, Idaho. Classes run from pre-K through 5, and the school has 339 students.
A total of 4 schools make up ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT, with 882 students enrolled.
The large majority of students at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 87%, are White. Other reported shares: 6% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. That is close to the 84% White share among all Benewah County residents. HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 24%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 14.7:1. That ratio is under the 18.1:1 average for elementary schools in Idaho. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 55%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Benewah County, median household income is about $59,794, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. A total of 9 public schools operate in Benewah County, serving about 1,341 students.
The closest public school, ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL, is about 0.1 miles from HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 331 in 2020-21 and 339 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Benewah County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,142
Census ACS
Median income
$59,794
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,341 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
- ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 282 students
- ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 189 students
- UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 72 students
- ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVEHigh
Other schools in ST MARIES
- ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 282 students
- ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 189 students
- ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVEHigh
Nearby schools
- ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 189
- ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOL0.9 mi · 282
- KOOTENAI JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL7.3 mi · 111
- HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.3 mi · 102
- LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL14.9 mi · 62
- LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL14.9 mi · 125
Frequently asked questions
About HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 339 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 14.7:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT in Benewah County.
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