- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Tiebreaker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tiebreaker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000670
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiebreaker Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiebreaker Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiebreaker Elementary School ranks #9 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Tiebreaker Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 160093000670 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students)
Tiebreaker Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Tiebreaker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge High School
1,693 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,230 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High School
1,176 students
- Black Canyon M
Black Canyon Middle School
810 students
- Iona Elementar 661
Iona Elementary School
661 students
- This school 379
Tiebreaker Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Tiebreaker Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiebreaker Elementary School compares
Tiebreaker Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 43% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Idaho - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,756
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Tiebreaker Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonneville Joint District reports $8,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tiebreaker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiebreaker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiebreaker Elementary School
How many students attend Tiebreaker Elementary School?
Tiebreaker Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiebreaker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiebreaker Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tiebreaker Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Tiebreaker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiebreaker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tiebreaker Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiebreaker Elementary School?
Tiebreaker 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 Tiebreaker Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiebreaker 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 Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Tiebreaker Elementary School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.