Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 441 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #50 out of 676 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | 12% | 18% |
Black | 1% | 1% |
White | 80% | 75% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pocatello School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is Highland High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hawthorne Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chubbuck Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pocatello Chubbuck Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
1.2 miles
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271 1.2 PK-5 526 - Pocatello Tyhee Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 539 students10
1.2 miles
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551 1.2 PK-5 539 - Pocatello Gate City Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
2.3 miles
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503 2.3 K-5 473 - Pocatello Highland High School Math: 39% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,609 student10
2.4 miles
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300 2.4 9-12 1,609 - Pocatello Syringa Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 433 students10
2.4 miles
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040 2.4 PK-5 433
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