Enrollment
582
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pillar Falls Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pillar Falls Elementary
Pillar Falls Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 582 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 198 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 582 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Twin Falls District spends $8,807 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students) and Twin Falls High School (1,381 students) alongside Pillar Falls Elementary.
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 Pillar Falls Elementary compares
Pillar Falls Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,807
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Falls District, which includes Pillar Falls Elementary.
$8,807
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~582 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pillar Falls Elementary a good school?
Pillar Falls Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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