Enrollment
458
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Hollow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000726
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Hollow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Hollow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hollow Elementary School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Hollow Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Hollow Elementary School
Fox Hollow Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 27% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 46.4% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Fox Hollow 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School compares
Fox Hollow 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 58% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Fox Hollow Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Fox Hollow 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Hollow 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 (~458 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Hollow Elementary School
How many students attend Fox Hollow Elementary School?
Fox Hollow Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Hollow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Hollow Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Hollow Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Fox Hollow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Hollow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Hollow Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Hollow Elementary School?
Fox Hollow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hollow Elementary School ranks #7 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 Fox Hollow Elementary School a good school?
Fox Hollow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Fox Hollow 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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