Serving 297 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Theresa Bunker Elementary serves the eastern part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the zone located about 1 mile from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Theresa Bunker Elementary School's student population of 297 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 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
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 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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?
297 students attend Theresa Bunker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Theresa Bunker Elementary School students are White, 26% 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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