Very Good
#127 of 719 schools in ID
Top 18% in state
Alturas International Academy
Elementary School · Alturas International Academy Inc. · Idaho Falls, ID
A charter elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 NORTH RIDGE AVENUE, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alturas International Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alturas International Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,064
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Little Peoples AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alturas International Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alturas International Academy is listed in ALTURAS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alturas International Academy
Alturas International Academy is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Alturas International Academy Inc., serving approximately 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alturas International Academy
What grades does Alturas International Academy serve?
Alturas International Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alturas International Academy?
Alturas International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alturas International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alturas International Academy is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alturas International Academy rank in ID?
Alturas International Academy ranks #127 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Alturas International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alturas International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alturas International Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alturas International Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Alturas International Academy a charter school?
Yes, Alturas International Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alturas International Academy a Title I school?
No, Alturas International Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alturas International Academy?
31.8% of students at Alturas International Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (208) 522-5145
- Area population (ZIP 83402)
- 29,683
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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