Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Claude A. Wilcox Elementary School serves the west part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#262 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude A Wilcox Elementary School's ranking?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Claude A Wilcox Elementary School often compared to?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chubbuck Elementary School, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School?
464 students attend Claude A Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claude A Wilcox Elementary School?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Claude A Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claude A Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.
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