Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Howard E Thirkill Primary 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howard E Thirkill Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Soda Springs school district, covering approximately 1,376.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 41.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard E Thirkill Primary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howard E Thirkill Primary 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 Howard E Thirkill Primary School is 0.18, 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
#321 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)18.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Howard E Thirkill Primary School's ranking?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School is ranked #321 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Howard E Thirkill Primary School?
321 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, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard E Thirkill Primary School?
Howard E Thirkill Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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