- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Theresa Bunker Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160153000270 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 19.8:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Theresa Bunker Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Theresa Bunker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school 297
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
297 students
What this shows Theresa Bunker Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theresa Bunker Elementary School compares
Theresa Bunker Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,159
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 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.
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
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,298
- 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
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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.