Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dora Erickson 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 24% (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 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Erickson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dora Erickson Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
A World Class Education
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Dora Erickson 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 Dora Erickson Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
60%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Erickson Elementary School's ranking?
Dora Erickson Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Dora Erickson Elementary School often compared to?
Dora Erickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Dora Erickson Elementary School?
414 students attend Dora Erickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dora Erickson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dora Erickson Elementary School?
Dora Erickson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dora Erickson Elementary School offer ?
Dora Erickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dora Erickson Elementary School part of?
Dora Erickson Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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