Tendoy Elementary School

957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tendoy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Tendoy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance being about 1 mile from the school's location.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tendoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tendoy Elementary School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Tendoy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tendoy Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#140 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
19%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.42

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue & Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tendoy Elementary School's ranking?
Tendoy Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Tendoy Elementary School often compared to?
Tendoy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syringa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tendoy Elementary School?
221 students attend Tendoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tendoy Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tendoy Elementary School offer ?
Tendoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tendoy Elementary School part of?
Tendoy Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Tendoy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance being about 1 mile from the school's location.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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