NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

178 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.

178

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NOTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
115 (64.6%)
Hispanic
55 (30.9%)
Two or More
7 (3.9%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
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 33

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 17