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#654 of 719 schools in ID
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID
A Twin Falls District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
660 PARK AVENUE, Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oregon Trail Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oregon Trail 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Academy of IdahoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Bickel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Twin Falls Virtual SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| St Edwards Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 131 | 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.
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.
Twin Falls District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Oregon Trail Elementary School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oregon Trail Elementary School
Oregon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oregon Trail Elementary School
What grades does Oregon Trail Elementary School serve?
Oregon Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oregon Trail Elementary School rank in ID?
Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks #654 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Oregon Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oregon Trail Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oregon Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oregon Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oregon Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oregon Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oregon Trail Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Oregon Trail 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (208) 733-8480
- 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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