Below Average
#574 of 719 schools in ID
Bickel Elementary School
Elementary School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID
A Twin Falls District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
607 2ND AVENUE EAST, Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bickel Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bickel Elementary School 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin 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
$62,388
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edwards Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Twin Falls Virtual SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Oregon Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 486 | 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.
Twin Falls District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 17
- District spending per student
- $9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bickel Elementary School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bickel Elementary School
Bickel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bickel Elementary School
What grades does Bickel Elementary School serve?
Bickel Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bickel Elementary School?
Bickel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bickel Elementary School rank in ID?
Bickel Elementary School ranks #574 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Bickel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bickel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Bickel Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bickel Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bickel Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bickel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bickel Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bickel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bickel Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Bickel Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (208) 733-4116
- Area population (ZIP 83301)
- 61,968
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 83301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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