JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY

543 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John V. Evans Elementary School is located in Burley, Idaho, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cassia County School District. Situated on Parke Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As part of the Burley community, it plays an essential role in preparing local children for their transition into middle school by emphasizing a strong curriculum and community involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success, utilizing a combination of traditional instructional methods and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, John V. Evans Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where students can build the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for long-term academic achievement. It remains a key pillar in the Burley educational landscape, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide quality instruction to all learners.

543

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	281
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
281 (51.7%)
White
245 (45.1%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)878-6600
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 75