Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Hills Elementary 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 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Hills Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Hills Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Indian Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Hills Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 707 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
516 students attend Indian Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Indian Hills Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School offer ?
Indian Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Indian Hills Elementary School part of?
Indian Hills Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.
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