Below Average
#79 of 82 private schools in ID
Little Peoples Academy
Elementary School · Idaho Falls, ID
A private elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
543 N RIDGE AVE, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ID
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Little Peoples 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Dora Erickson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Little Peoples Academy is listed in Idaho Falls, ID; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Little Peoples Academy
Little Peoples Academy is a private elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 82 private schools in ID.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Peoples Academy
What grades does Little Peoples Academy serve?
Little Peoples Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Little Peoples Academy?
Little Peoples Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Peoples Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Peoples Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Little Peoples Academy rank in ID?
Little Peoples Academy ranks #79 of 82 private schools in ID.
What is Little Peoples Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Peoples Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Little Peoples Academy a private school?
Yes, Little Peoples Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Little Peoples Academy a religious school?
No, Little Peoples Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bonneville County
- Phone
- (208) 523-7615
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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