Edgemont Gardens Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#472 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Edgemont Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Pine Charter School, Monticello Montessori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
501 students attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgemont Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School part of?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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