Howard E Thirkill Primary School

60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Howard E Thirkill Primary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in ID
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard E Thirkill Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Howard E Thirkill Primary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard E Thirkill Primary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Howard E Thirkill Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard E Thirkill Primary School's ranking?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School is ranked #162 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Howard E Thirkill Primary School?
348 students attend Howard E Thirkill Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Howard E Thirkill Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard E Thirkill Primary School?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard E Thirkill Primary School offer ?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Howard E Thirkill Primary School part of?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School is part of Soda Springs Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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