Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rulon M Ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chubbuck Elementary School, Claude A Wilcox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
371 students attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rulon M Ellis Elementary School offer ?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rulon M Ellis Elementary School part of?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.
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