Enrollment
297
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160153000270
Theresa Bunker Elementary School — Idaho Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Theresa Bunker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+12% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Theresa Bunker Elementary School reports 297 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Idaho average and 0% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 297 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $9,192 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.4% from local sources (property taxes), 59.9% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Theresa Bunker Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 76% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 71% in Idaho — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,192
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 297 Top 45% in Idaho — larger than 55% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.6% +76% vs state
NCES ID 160153000270
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 297:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Theresa Bunker Elementary School.
$9,192
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
Similar other schools in Idaho Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
American Heritage Charter School
Standard public school
560 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 19.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theresa Bunker Elementary School?
Theresa Bunker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.