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EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL

335 5TH STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401 · (208) 524-7800 · Bonneville County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL135 STUDENTS
Enrollment
135
High
DISTRICT 633 · STATE 455
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
77 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
42
Grade 12
76
Student demographics
White
6951%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
5138%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 21%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
118%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6850%
Female
6750%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
135
-14 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 16.2:1
% White
51%
was 68%
% Hispanic
38%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL

As a tiny 9-12 campus in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL teaches 135 students from grades 9 through 12, run under IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT. Compared to the state average of about 455 students per school, that is 70% leaner than typical.

Within IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT, which oversees 20 schools and 9,903 students, EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL records that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 38% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. By comparison, Bonneville County as a whole is about 84% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL shows 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Around 57% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Bonneville County runs at roughly 41%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, Bonneville County reports that median household earnings sit near $79,068, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL is one of 57 public schools in Bonneville County (combined enrollment of about 27,028 students).

IDAHO FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has contracted 9% since 2018, when it stood at 149 (now 135). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 68% to 51% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 11.2:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Bonneville County at a glance

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Population
129,523
Census ACS
Median income
$79,068
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
27,028 students

Quick facts

School name
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL
District
IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT
Address
335 5TH STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
Phone
(208) 524-7800
County
Bonneville County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
135
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
77 (57%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
160153000697
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL?
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 135 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL serve?
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 11.2:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL?
At EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 51% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Two or more.
Is EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT.
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