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#403 of 719 schools in ID
Fort Hall Elementary School
Elementary School · Blackfoot District · Pocatello, ID
A Blackfoot District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
ROUTE 6 BOX 430, Pocatello, ID 83202
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Hall Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Hall 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocatello), 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
$68,118
Median home value
$300,600
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Tahgee Elementary AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–7 | 1.1 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Donald D Stalker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
| Groveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| I T Stoddard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blackfoot District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Hall Elementary School is listed in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Hall Elementary School
Fort Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocatello, ID, part of Blackfoot District, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Hall Elementary School
What grades does Fort Hall Elementary School serve?
Fort Hall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Hall Elementary School?
Fort Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hall Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Hall Elementary School rank in ID?
Fort Hall Elementary School ranks #403 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Fort Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Fort Hall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Hall Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Hall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fort Hall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Hall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fort Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Hall Elementary School?
97.4% of students at Fort Hall 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (208) 237-2207
- Area population (ZIP 83202)
- 23,543
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 83202; 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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