Enrollment
560
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgemont Gardens Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Idaho schools and 42% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.3% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students) alongside Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgemont Gardens Elementary School compares
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School a good school?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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