Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oregon Trail 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 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oregon Trail Elementary School serves the southern part of Twin Falls, ID, covering an attendance zone of approximately 55.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oregon Trail Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oregon Trail 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 Oregon Trail Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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
#619 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Oregon Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Oregon Trail Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Oregon Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Oregon Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Sawtooth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School?
496 students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Oregon Trail Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon Trail Elementary School offer ?
Oregon Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oregon Trail Elementary School part of?
Oregon Trail Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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