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Idaho Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,250 students in Idaho Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Idaho Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
22 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
10,250 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
540 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Idaho Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Graduation Rate
73%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.42
# American Indian Students
61 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,233 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
44 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
7,396 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
72%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
443 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
709
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
811
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
739
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
754
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
731
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
783
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
718
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
804
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
772
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
878
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
851
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
770
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
797
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,077 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,120
$10,125
Spending / Student
$8,077
$9,308
Best Idaho Falls School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Cobblestone Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7880
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7880
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Newman Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7666
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1385 East 16th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7606
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7606
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 South Higbee Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7648
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7648
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 Azalea Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7618
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7618
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
D91 Online Academy - Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #88.
Idaho Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #99.
Taylorview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Castlerock Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7850
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7850
Grades: 7-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1010.
Skyline Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1767 Blue Sky Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Pancheri Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7700
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1212.
Temple View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Scorpius Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7660
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #1313.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Genevieve
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Brentwood Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1515.
Linden Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7642
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7642
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #1616.
A H Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 West Anderson Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7602
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1717.
D91 Online Academy - Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7500
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7500
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Dora Erickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 Cleveland Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7612
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7612
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 South Boulvevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7636
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #2020.
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2121.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Idaho Falls School District?
Idaho Falls School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,250 students.
What is the rank of Idaho Falls School District?
Idaho Falls School District is ranked #109 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Falls School District?
72% of Idaho Falls School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Idaho Falls School District?
Idaho Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Idaho Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,077 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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