Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, A H Bush 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A H Bush Elementary School serves families in the eastern part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
A H Bush Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
'Empowering Students for Success'
School Rankings
A H Bush Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A H Bush Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
58%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A H Bush Elementary School's ranking?
A H Bush Elementary School is ranked #621 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are A H Bush Elementary School often compared to?
A H Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville Online Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend A H Bush Elementary School?
315 students attend A H Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of A H Bush Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A H Bush Elementary School?
A H Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does A H Bush Elementary School offer ?
A H Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A H Bush Elementary School part of?
A H Bush Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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