Tiebreaker Elementary School

3100 First Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tiebreaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Tiebreaker Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Tiebreaker Elementary School 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 Tiebreaker Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#431 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tiebreaker 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.
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tiebreaker 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.
20-24%
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
27%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
67%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tiebreaker Elementary School.
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Tiebreaker 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
36%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiebreaker Elementary School's ranking?
Tiebreaker Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tiebreaker Elementary School?
388 students attend Tiebreaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tiebreaker Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Tiebreaker Elementary School?
Tiebreaker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tiebreaker Elementary School offer ?
Tiebreaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tiebreaker Elementary School part of?
Tiebreaker Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.

School Reviews

5   8/18/2020
I have gone to this school my entire life and have lived it so very much. I am going into sixth grade and have never been so happy to be here, I will never be very sad when I leave, but the teachers are fantastic.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Addie
5   6/1/2012
I visited this school in 4th grade for four months from germany.It was cool, because all the students and teachers accepted me in this school,and everybody made me feel at home.I was sad to leave and remember the time I spent there with fondness.My teacher,mrs.Scheer was really cool and helped me catch up in english.I would really recomend her as a teacher.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kyra

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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