- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000258
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools.
- #25 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks #25 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+130 students YoY
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+30.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+130 students YoY 160153000258 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 24.3:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+30.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Edgemont Gardens Elementary School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgemont Gardens Elementary School compares
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 0% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Idaho - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgemont Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgemont Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgemont Gardens Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks #25 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.