Excellent
#102 of 719 schools in ID
Top 14% in state
Summit Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2853 NORTH LUCINA AVENUE, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Hills 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
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Summit Hills 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,870
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Bridgewater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Bonneville Online ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 309 | 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.
Bonneville Joint District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Hills Elementary School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Hills Elementary School
Summit Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Hills Elementary School
What grades does Summit Hills Elementary School serve?
Summit Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Summit Hills Elementary School?
Summit Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Hills Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Hills Elementary School rank in ID?
Summit Hills Elementary School ranks #102 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Summit Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Summit Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Hills Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Summit Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Summit Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Summit Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Hills Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Summit Hills 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (208) 525-4433
- Area population (ZIP 83401)
- 47,170
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 83401; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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