Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Theresa Bunker 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Theresa Bunker Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theresa Bunker Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
64%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theresa Bunker Elementary School's ranking?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 707 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
268 students attend Theresa Bunker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Theresa Bunker Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Theresa Bunker Elementary School offer ?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Theresa Bunker Elementary School part of?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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