Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Hall 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Hall Elementary School serves the southwest part of Pocatello, ID, covering an attendance area of approximately 36 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Hall Elementary School's student population of 101 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
If a child cannot learn in the way we teach, we must teach in a way the child can learn
School Rankings
Fort Hall 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 Fort Hall Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#691 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
96%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
72%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Hall Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Hall Elementary School is ranked #691 out of 704 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Fort Hall Elementary School?
101 students attend Fort Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fort Hall Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Hall Elementary School?
Fort Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Hall Elementary School offer ?
Fort Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Hall Elementary School part of?
Fort Hall Elementary School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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