Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pillar Falls Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pillar Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillar Falls Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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
#96 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pillar Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Pillar Falls Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pillar Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Pillar Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Elementary School, Sawtooth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pillar Falls Elementary School?
637 students attend Pillar Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pillar Falls Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pillar Falls Elementary School?
Pillar Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pillar Falls Elementary School offer ?
Pillar Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pillar Falls Elementary School part of?
Pillar Falls Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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