Enrollment
297
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Theresa Bunker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000270
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theresa Bunker Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks #9 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theresa Bunker Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Theresa Bunker Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.6% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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 Theresa Bunker 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 Theresa Bunker Elementary School compares
Theresa Bunker 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 76% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Theresa Bunker 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 Theresa Bunker 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 Theresa Bunker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theresa Bunker 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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Theresa Bunker Elementary School
How many students attend Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theresa Bunker Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Theresa Bunker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Theresa Bunker Elementary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Theresa Bunker Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Theresa Bunker Elementary School ranks #9 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 Theresa Bunker Elementary School a good school?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Theresa Bunker 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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