Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oregon Trail Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oregon Trail Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Oregon Trail Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Oregon Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Oregon Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Sawtooth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School?
486 students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oregon Trail Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon Trail Elementary School offer ?
Oregon Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oregon Trail Elementary School part of?
Oregon Trail Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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