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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 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,903 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
22 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
9,903 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
516 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Idaho Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Graduation Rate
73%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
70%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,360 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,439
$10,194
Spending / Student
$8,360
$9,371
Best Idaho Falls School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 South Higbee Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7648
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7648
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Falls Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1385 East 16th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7606
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7606
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Taylorview Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Castlerock Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7850
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Idaho - Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7500
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7500
Gr: K-6
Rank: #1010.
Skyline Senior High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Rock Middle School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Temple View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Genevieve
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-7890
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Linden Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7642
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-7642
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Dora Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Hawthorne Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
450 East Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Idaho Falls School District?
Idaho Falls School District manages 21 public schools serving 9,903 students.
What is the rank of Idaho Falls School District?
Idaho Falls School District is ranked #108 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
70% of Idaho Falls School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, 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 $8,360 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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