Enrollment
42
Elementary
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160195000346
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
249 WEST FIFE, LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID 83246 · (208) 776-5281 · Bannock County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
22 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 7 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 9 | 21% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 21% |
Student demographics
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
Based on grade levels within MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Bannock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 42 | #371 of 393 | #20 of 20 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
42
-28 (-40%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 124
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 42 | 3 | 14.0:1 | 52% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 4 | 14.6:1 | 33% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 5 | 13.0:1 | 25% (16) |
| 2020-21 | 70 | 5 | 14.0:1 | 19% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 4.4 | 18.2:1 | 41% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 4 | 16.0:1 | 38% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 76 | 4 | 19.0:1 | 43% (33) |
| 2000-01 | 102 | 8 | 12.8:1 | 35% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 124 | 7 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 47% (80 to 42); teachers down 32% (4.4 to 3).
About LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Families in LAVA HOT SPRINGS, Idaho, are served by LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a very small elementary school. The school teaches pre-K through 6 and enrolls 42 students. The school is 87% below the average for elementary schools in Idaho.
MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT is made up of 6 schools with 1,064 students in all.
White students account for 95% of the school's enrollment. After that, the student body is 5% Hispanic. Among all residents of Bannock County, the White share is about 83%.
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a ratio of 14.0 students per teacher, from 3 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Idaho is 18.1:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 52% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 44% average among public schools in Bannock County.
In the surrounding county, Bannock County, median household income comes to about $66,499, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 37, with about 14,358 students.
Measured in a straight line, MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 8.8 miles from LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Within ten miles are 6 other public schools.
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 42, from 70 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bannock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
89,454
Census ACS
Median income
$66,499
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
14,358 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
- MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 303 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 268 students
- INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 210 students
- MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 166 students
- DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 75 students
Nearby schools
- MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL8.8 mi · 166
- MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL8.8 mi · 303
- MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9.3 mi · 268
- NORTH GEM MIDDLE SCHOOL9.5 mi · 26
- NORTH GEM ELEMENTARY9.5 mi · 82
- NORTH GEM HIGH SCHOOL9.5 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 42 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.0:1 students per teacher at LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 95% White, 5% Hispanic.
Who oversees LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT in Bannock County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.