Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Falls Valley 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 30-34% (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 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Falls Valley Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falls Valley 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 Falls Valley Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#537 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Falls Valley Elementary School is ranked #537 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?
30-34% 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 Falls Valley Elementary School?
340 students attend Falls Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Falls Valley Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Valley Elementary School?
Falls Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls Valley Elementary School offer ?
Falls Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Falls Valley Elementary School part of?
Falls Valley Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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