Tyhee Elementary School

12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tyhee 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 49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Tyhee Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Tyhee 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 Tyhee Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#315 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
42%
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51%
55%
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40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
20%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
65%
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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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyhee Elementary School's ranking?
Tyhee Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tyhee Elementary School?
568 students attend Tyhee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tyhee Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyhee Elementary School?
Tyhee Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tyhee Elementary School offer ?
Tyhee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tyhee Elementary School part of?
Tyhee Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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