Greenacres Elementary School

1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenacres Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenacres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Greenacres Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenacres Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenacres Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#216 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenacres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenacres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greenacres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
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White
67%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenacres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenacres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenacres Elementary School's ranking?
Greenacres Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Greenacres Elementary School often compared to?
Greenacres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gate City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Greenacres Elementary School?
300 students attend Greenacres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Greenacres Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenacres Elementary School?
Greenacres Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenacres Elementary School offer ?
Greenacres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greenacres Elementary School part of?
Greenacres Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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