NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Notus Elementary School is a rural public school located in Notus, Idaho, serving students in the surrounding agricultural community. As part of the Notus School District, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit educational environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for its elementary-aged students. The school places a focus on foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes student character development and community involvement.

Situated on Purple Sage Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area. Because of its location in a smaller school district, Notus Elementary often benefits from a strong sense of community pride and parental engagement. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school, balancing core curriculum standards with the unique needs of a close-knit, rural student population.

200

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	55
Black	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
136 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
55 (27.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	NOTUS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)459-7442
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	92	46%
Male	108	54%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th