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#424 of 719 schools in ID
Ucon Elementary School
Elementary School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
10841 N 41 E, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ucon Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ucon 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Bonneville Online ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Special Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 654 | 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
- #14 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
Ucon Elementary School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ucon Elementary School
Ucon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ucon Elementary School
What grades does Ucon Elementary School serve?
Ucon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ucon Elementary School?
Ucon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucon Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ucon Elementary School rank in ID?
Ucon Elementary School ranks #424 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Ucon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ucon 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 Ucon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ucon Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ucon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ucon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ucon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ucon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ucon Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Ucon 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (208) 525-4430
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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