Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pillar Falls Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillar Falls Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillar Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Pillar Falls Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pillar Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Pillar Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Elementary School, Sawtooth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Pillar Falls Elementary School?
623 students attend Pillar Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pillar Falls Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Pillar Falls Elementary School?
Pillar Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pillar Falls Elementary School offer ?
Pillar Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pillar Falls Elementary School part of?
Pillar Falls Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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