Pocatello Community Charter

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Pocatello Community Charter ranks 208 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pocatello Community Charter is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 331 students in grades PK-8 in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Academically, Pocatello Community Charter has a mixed performance compared to the state and nearby public schools. While the school's 3rd grade math proficiency (51.2%) and 5th grade ELA proficiency (47.5%) are higher than the state averages, its overall math (35.2%) and ELA (40.2%) proficiency rates are lower. However, the school stands out with a significantly higher science proficiency rate of 52.2% compared to the state average of 41.2%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5% is higher than the state average, but lower than some nearby public schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary (18.7%) and Jefferson Elementary (23.7%).

Pocatello Community Charter's free and reduced lunch rate of 36.81% is lower than the state average of 47.1%, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to the broader Pocatello District. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. To improve the school's overall academic performance, Pocatello Community Charter may benefit from analyzing the factors that contribute to its strengths in certain grade levels and subjects, and then applying those strategies more broadly across all grades and subjects.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204-3400

(208) 478-2522

District: The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,157

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocatello Community Charter ranks worse than 69.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Pocatello Community Charter ranks worse than 55.5% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocatello Community Charter is 21.4. (See more...)

Compare Pocatello Community Charter employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocatello Community Charter is $6,157.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pocatello Community Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello Community Charter 91^st of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Pocatello Community Charter in the ranking list.)

The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc. 53^rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocatello Community Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.74	87^th	254	65.7%
2024	30.59	208^th	301	30.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pocatello Community Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.68	31^st	100	69.0%
2024	38.11	91^st	164	44.5%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pocatello Community Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	306	6	5	10	4	2	2	335
2017	311	8	7	12	2	2	0	342
2018	295	7	7	15	3	4	3	334
2019	306	8	8	13	3	4	3	345
2020	297	9	6	17	2	4	3	338
2021	310	8	5	14	3	4	1	345
2022	292	5	5	21	5	3	3	334
2023	291	4	3	25	4	2	2	331
2024	281	6	3	22	4	1	4	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocatello Community Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	335	16.0	20.9	40
2017	342	16.0	21.3	36.3
2018	334	16.0	20.8	30.8
2019	345	15.0	23.0	0.9
2020	338	15.0	22.5	0.9
2021	345	15.0	23.0	36.8
2022	334	15.0	22.2	n/a
2023	331	15.0	22.0	n/a
2024	321	15.0	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocatello Community Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	335	16.0	20.9	40
2017	342	16.0	21.3	36.3
2018	334	16.0	20.8	30.8
2019	345	15.0	23.0	0.9
2020	338	15.0	22.5	0.9
2021	345	15.0	23.0	36.8
2022	334	15.0	22.2	n/a
2023	331	15.0	22.0	n/a
2024	321	15.0	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocatello Community Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$742 (12.1%)	$5,414 (87.9%)	$6,157

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocatello Community Charter

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	345	331	4.1%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	13	25	92.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	306	291	4.9%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%

Schools Near Pocatello Community Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)						ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocatello Community Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	615 West Maple	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 478-2522	321	15	21.4		281 (87.5%)	6 (1.9%)	22 (6.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	30.6	208^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	51.2		25.0	43.2	29.8	35.2	52.2	23.1	23.1	47.5	40.2	$6,157	$742	$5,414
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 South 10th Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2976	238	17	14.0	62.2%	184 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.3%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)						47.9						$7,988	$1,175	$6,813
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Gwen Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2914	347	21	16.6	69.7%	269 (77.5%)	2 (0.6%)	45 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	12.4	267^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.7	222^nd of 252 public elementary schools	11.9%	45	22.0	23.3	26.4			23.7	33.9	25.0	33.9	34.0	30.5	$7,767	$1,528	$6,239
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 East Oak Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2575	300	17	17.6	56.7%	200 (66.7%)	4 (1.3%)	79 (26.3%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	39.8	181^st of 301 public elementary schools	39.9%		60.5	92^nd of 252 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	49.2	40.3	45.4			45.1		41.5	35.5	61.4	44.4	$8,258	$1,397	$6,862
Lincoln Preschool Center	Public	PK, KG-6	330 Oakwood Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-6606	153	5	30.6		116 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	248	16	15.5	58.1%	192 (77.4%)	3 (1.2%)	40 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)								(n/a)		64.3									49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Grace Drive	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2552	426	24	17.7	58.7%	304 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	31.5	205^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.6	177^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.8%	28	48.6	46.6	26.8			40.9	29.2	52.8	38.6	35.2	42.2	$6,782	$998	$5,785
Indian Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	666 Cheyenne Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-4086	495	27	18.3	41.0%	407 (82.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	53.7	134^th of 301 public elementary schools	55.5%		50.8	121^st of 252 public elementary schools	52.0%	13	61.8	49.4	48.0			52.9	36.7	56.2	44.8	55.1	52.1	$6,631	$921	$5,710
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	303	16	19.3	38.0%	252 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.2%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.6%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9			78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115
Syringa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 East Griffith Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4040	307	19	16.1	41.0%	232 (75.6%)	2 (0.7%)	51 (16.6%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	56.1	126^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.1%		50.4	123^rd of 252 public elementary schools	51.2%	3		45.1				49.7		48.9	54.3	64.6	55.7	$7,004	$1,284	$5,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocatello Community Charter

What district is Pocatello Community Charter in?

The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc.

How many students attend Pocatello Community Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Pocatello Community Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Pocatello Community Charter?

Students at Pocatello Community Charter are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Pocatello Community Charter a good school?

Pocatello Community Charter ranks 208^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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