Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pocatello Community Charter ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocatello Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pocatello Community Charter's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocatello Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocatello Community Charter is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocatello Community Charter's ranking?
Pocatello Community Charter is ranked #357 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pocatello Community Charter often compared to?
Pocatello Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Connor Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pocatello Community Charter?
321 students attend Pocatello Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pocatello Community Charter students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocatello Community Charter?
Pocatello Community Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pocatello Community Charter offer ?
Pocatello Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pocatello Community Charter part of?
Pocatello Community Charter is part of The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc. School District.
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