- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Twin Falls, ID
Pillar Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pillar Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160324001075
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pillar Falls Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pillar Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pillar Falls Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Pillar Falls Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 160324001075 · Twin Falls, ID Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 17.6:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Pillar Falls Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Pillar Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school
Pillar Falls Elementary
582 students
What this shows Pillar Falls Elementary reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pillar Falls Elementary compares
Pillar Falls Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 31% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,657
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 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Pillar Falls Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pillar Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pillar Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pillar Falls Elementary
How many students attend Pillar Falls Elementary?
Pillar Falls Elementary has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pillar Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pillar Falls Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pillar Falls Elementary?
20.3% of students at Pillar Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pillar Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pillar Falls Elementary is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pillar Falls Elementary?
Pillar Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Pillar Falls Elementary rank among schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Pillar Falls Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Twin 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 Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Pillar Falls Elementary, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.