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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160093000173

FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2455 VIRLOW DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401 · (208) 525-4455 · Bonneville County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL443 STUDENTS
Enrollment
443
Elementary
DISTRICT 457 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.8:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
254 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 46%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
52
Kindergarten
63
Grade 1
55
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
58
Grade 5
44
Grade 6
55
Student demographics
White
31070%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
11426%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 21%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
102%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
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
23954%
Female
20446%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
51.1%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
51.2%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
443
-88 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 17.9:1
% White
70%
was 68%
% Hispanic
26%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-tier elementary-level community, operated by BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT. It works with 443 students across grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 332 students per school, that is 33% larger than typical.

Within BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT, which oversees 26 schools and 13,577 students, FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs that 70% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school logs 26% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.1:1, putting FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. About 57% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Bonneville County runs at roughly 41%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, census data for Bonneville County shows median household earnings sit near $79,068, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 57 public schools in Bonneville County (combined enrollment of about 27,028 students).

The closest other public school is WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOL, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has fell 17%, going from 531 students in 2018 to 443 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 17.9:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

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
FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT
Address
2455 VIRLOW DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
Phone
(208) 525-4455
County
Bonneville County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
443
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
254 (57%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
160093000173
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 443 students in grades PK-06.
Is FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 70% White, 26% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
FALLS VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT.
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