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#426 of 719 schools in ID
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Elementary School · Idaho Falls District · Idaho Falls, ID
An Idaho Falls District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1240 AZALEA DRIVE, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgemont Gardens 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$79,211
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Bunker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Linden Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Idaho Falls District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is listed in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Idaho Falls District, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
What grades does Edgemont Gardens Elementary School serve?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgemont Gardens Elementary School rank in ID?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks #426 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgemont Gardens Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgemont Gardens Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Edgemont Gardens 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (208) 525-7618
- Area population (ZIP 83404)
- 26,103
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 83404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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