Tendoy Elementary School

957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tendoy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Tendoy Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tendoy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tendoy Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#157 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tendoy 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 Tendoy 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.
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
78%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
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.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Tendoy 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
38%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tendoy Elementary School's ranking?
Tendoy Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Tendoy Elementary School often compared to?
Tendoy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syringa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Tendoy Elementary School?
232 students attend Tendoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tendoy Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tendoy Elementary School offer ?
Tendoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tendoy Elementary School part of?
Tendoy Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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