Theresa Bunker Elementary School

1385 East 16th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Theresa Bunker Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theresa Bunker Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#306 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
41%
55-59%
55%
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theresa Bunker Elementary School's ranking?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
296 students attend Theresa Bunker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Theresa Bunker Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Theresa Bunker Elementary School offer ?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theresa Bunker Elementary School part of?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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