Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Tel:
(208)237-4742
- Rulon M Ellis Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #26 out of 656 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 81% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pocatello School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Pocatello Chubbuck Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 544 students
1.2 miles
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208)237-2271 1.2 PK-5 544 - Pocatello Tyhee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
1.2 miles
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208)237-0551 1.2 PK-5 525 - Pocatello Gem Prep: Pocatello School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 113 students
2.1 miles
1451 Jessie Clark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208)238-1388 2.1 K-4 113 - Pocatello Gate City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 481 students
2.3 miles
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208)237-2503 2.3 K-5 481 - Pocatello Highland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1560 students
2.4 miles
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208)237-1300 2.4 9-12 1560
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