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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POCATELLO DISTRICT·NCES 160264000483

TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12743 WEST TYHEE ROAD, POCATELLO, ID 83202 · (208) 237-0551 · Bannock County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL511 STUDENTS
Enrollment
511
Elementary
DISTRICT 351 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
230 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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
Kindergarten
73
Grade 1
71
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
91
Grade 4
90
Grade 5
94
Student demographics
White
33365%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
5010%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 21%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
235%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
10120%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 1% · 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
25850%
Female
25350%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
37.7%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
39.7%
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
511
-28 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 22.2:1
% White
65%
was 64%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary campus in POCATELLO, Idaho, run under POCATELLO DISTRICT. The school teaches 511 students in grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Idaho's public schools average about 332 students each, so TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 54% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 23 schools in POCATELLO DISTRICT (11,448 students total), TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that White students make up the majority at 65%. Other groups include 20% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

In terms of school funding signals, TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL records 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.7:1. The state averages around 18.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, census data for Bannock County shows median household income runs about $66,499, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 37 public schools in Bannock County (combined enrollment of about 14,358 students).

RULON M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked down 5% since 2018, when it stood at 539 (now 511).

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Bannock County at a glance

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Population
89,454
Census ACS
Median income
$66,499
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
14,358 students

Quick facts

School name
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
POCATELLO DISTRICT
Address
12743 WEST TYHEE ROAD, POCATELLO, ID 83202
Phone
(208) 237-0551
County
Bannock County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
511
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
230 (45%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
160264000483
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 511 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 21.7:1 students per teacher at TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 65% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of POCATELLO DISTRICT.
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