Indian Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Indian Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 539 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Pocatello District.

Indian Hills consistently outperforms the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho in both math and English language arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 52.9% of Indian Hills students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 45.3% for the Pocatello District and 42.2% for the state. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top half of Idaho elementary schools. Indian Hills performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 32 out of 69 Idaho elementary schools for female students, 28 out of 69 for male students, and 8 out of 26 for low socioeconomic status students.

While Indian Hills has a higher percentage of white students (80.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, the school still serves a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic (12.06%) and Native American (2.78%) students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (41.56% in 2022-2023), indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. When compared to other elementary schools in the Pocatello District, Indian Hills generally outperforms its peers, with the exception of Edahow Elementary School, which ranks 4th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating.


Detail:

Public K-5

 666 Cheyenne Avenue
       Pocatello, ID  83204-3756


(208) 232-4086

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,631 Help


Students who attend Indian Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Irving Middle School
High:    Century High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Indian Hills Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.67. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 18.3. 7 elementary schools in the Pocatello District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Hills Elementary School is $6,631. 10 elementary schools in the Pocatello District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indian Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Hills Elementary School 134th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Indian Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indian Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Indian Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 64.63 110th 335 67.2%
2009 64.76 113th 349 67.6%
2010 58.58 157th 356 55.9%
2011 66.69 105th 359 70.8%
2012 74.46 59th 354 83.3%
2013 67.34 103rd 357 71.1%
2015 59.71 89th 226 60.6%
2016 64.55 92nd 240 61.7%
2017 56.00 132nd 292 54.8%
2018 59.06 97th 254 61.8%
2019 45.04 92nd 171 46.2%
2021 49.71 80th 166 51.8%
2022 63.35 66th 188 64.9%
2023 50.80 121st 252 52.0%
2024 53.67 134th 301 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indian Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.74 5th 7 28.6%
2023 49.32 2nd 2 0.0%
2024 54.88 8th 26 69.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Indian Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.44 32nd 69 53.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Indian Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.51 28th 69 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Indian Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 6th 31 80.6%
2024 67.29 43rd 135 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Indian Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 704 704
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 644 644
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 643 643
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 629 629
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 565 565
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 565 565
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 548 548
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 524 524
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 485 485
2001 436 4 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 527 10 2 24 6 n/a n/a 0 569
2003 527 10 2 24 6 n/a n/a 0 569
2004 580 14 4 33 12 n/a n/a 0 643
2005 586 10 9 38 24 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 554 8 9 40 17 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 500 11 12 49 21 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 525 14 7 43 19 n/a n/a 0 608
2009 537 13 8 49 19 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 533 14 10 50 19 n/a n/a 0 626
2011 576 11 6 45 17 2 5 0 662
2012 556 14 3 47 12 1 12 0 645
2013 509 10 3 45 9 2 9 0 587
2014 516 4 3 57 10 3 12 0 605
2015 498 4 4 55 9 3 18 0 591
2016 490 4 3 61 8 3 20 0 589
2017 478 3 8 48 9 1 20 0 567
2018 467 4 4 64 11 1 20 0 571
2019 482 3 3 60 8 1 11 0 568
2020 482 3 2 73 8 2 5 0 575
2021 433 3 2 45 4 2 8 0 497
2022 439 2 1 52 9 1 12 0 516
2023 433 3 3 65 15 1 19 0 539
2024 407 2 1 55 11 1 18 0 495

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 Indian Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 704 26.5 26.5 7
1992 644 26.3 24.4 5.4
1993 643 26.7 24.1 6.7
1994 629 26.3 23.9 9.2
1995 565 23.3 24.2 6
1996 565 23.3 24.2 6
1997 556 23.3 23.9 9.9
1998 548 23.9 22.9 8.2
1999 524 23.4 22.4 12.4
2000 485 22.4 21.7 14.4
2001 458 22.1 20.7 14.6
2002 569 29.0 19.6 27.8
2003 569 29.0 19.6 27.8
2004 643 31.1 20.7 33.1
2005 667 33.7 19.8 38.2
2006 628 32.6 19.3 35.8
2007 593 31.4 18.9 38.8
2008 608 30.5 19.9 39.3
2009 626 29.5 21.2 43.6
2010 626 29.9 20.9 42
2011 662 31.5 21.0 46.8
2012 645 32.8 19.6 52.6
2013 587 32.2 18.2 54.2
2014 605 27.5 21.9 52.4
2015 591 28.0 21.1 51.9
2016 589 29.0 20.3 53.1
2017 567 28.4 19.9 54.9
2018 571 26.8 21.2 54.3
2019 568 26.9 21.0 51.2
2020 575 27.3 21.0 40.9
2021 497 26.3 18.8 42.3
2022 516 26.3 19.5 31
2023 539 25.8 20.8 41.6
2024 495 27.0 18.3 41

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 Indian Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 704 26.5 26.5 7
1992 644 26.3 24.4 5.4
1993 643 26.7 24.1 6.7
1994 629 26.3 23.9 9.2
1995 565 23.3 24.2 6
1996 565 23.3 24.2 6
1997 556 23.3 23.9 9.9
1998 548 23.9 22.9 8.2
1999 524 23.4 22.4 12.4
2000 485 22.4 21.7 14.4
2001 458 22.1 20.7 14.6
2002 569 29.0 19.6 27.8
2003 569 29.0 19.6 27.8
2004 643 31.1 20.7 33.1
2005 667 33.7 19.8 38.2
2006 628 32.6 19.3 35.8
2007 593 31.4 18.9 38.8
2008 608 30.5 19.9 39.3
2009 626 29.5 21.2 43.6
2010 626 29.9 20.9 42
2011 662 31.5 21.0 46.8
2012 645 32.8 19.6 52.6
2013 587 32.2 18.2 54.2
2014 605 27.5 21.9 52.4
2015 591 28.0 21.1 51.9
2016 589 29.0 20.3 53.1
2017 567 28.4 19.9 54.9
2018 571 26.8 21.2 54.3
2019 568 26.9 21.0 51.2
2020 575 27.3 21.0 40.9
2021 497 26.3 18.8 42.3
2022 516 26.3 19.5 31
2023 539 25.8 20.8 41.6
2024 495 27.0 18.3 41

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Indian Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (13.9%) $5,710 (86.1%) $6,631

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 252 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Indian Hills Elementary School)58.155
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pocatello District)54.554.2
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Hills Elementary School)55.344.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)55.348.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Indian Hills Elementary School)38.951.1
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)52.651.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Hills Elementary School)57.346.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)56.350.3
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Indian Hills Elementary School)48.238.2
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Pocatello District)51.646.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Hills Elementary School)59.551.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)60.957.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Indian Hills Elementary School)48.547.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pocatello District)50.546.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Indian Hills Elementary School)63.142.8
 20.3%
   All Grades Science (Pocatello District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Indian Hills Elementary School)57.248.1
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)5956.8
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students568539
 5.1%
African American33
American Indian815
 87.5%
Asian33
Hispanic6065
 8.3%
Pacific Islander11
White482433
 10.2%
Two or More Races1119
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%41.6%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Hills Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Indian Hills Elementary School.

Indian Hills Elementary School ranks 134th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Indian Hills Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Indian Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irving Middle School
High : Century High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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