Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

Summary:

Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 427 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Idaho Falls District, which is ranked 52 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgemont Gardens faces several challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (18.5%) and a lower percentage of White students (74.47%) than the state averages. Academically, Edgemont Gardens' math and English language arts proficiency rates are generally lower than the Idaho Falls District and state averages across all grade levels. The school also experiences higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.8% to 21.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Sunnyside Elementary and Longfellow Elementary, Edgemont Gardens generally underperforms, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a declining statewide ranking. The school's per-student spending of $6,368 in 2018-2019 was also lower than the state average for elementary schools, which may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1240 Azalea Drive
       Idaho Falls, ID  83404-6145


(208) 525-7618

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,368 Help


Students who attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taylorview Middle School
High:    Idaho Falls Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Edgemont Gardens Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Idaho Falls District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School is $6,368. 8 elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgemont Gardens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgemont Gardens Elementary School 166th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Edgemont Gardens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 71.26 71st 335 78.8%
2009 59.16 138th 349 60.5%
2010 47.59 212th 356 40.4%
2011 39.81 257th 359 28.4%
2012 40.10 246th 354 30.5%
2013 37.32 268th 357 24.9%
2015 46.06 124th 226 45.1%
2016 46.18 132nd 240 45.0%
2017 42.58 173rd 292 40.8%
2018 21.60 207th 254 18.5%
2019 23.11 137th 171 19.9%
2021 30.00 114th 166 31.3%
2022 46.97 103rd 188 45.2%
2023 46.45 139th 252 44.8%
2024 45.27 166th 301 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.85 44th 44 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.27 71st 135 47.4%
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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.

Edgemont Gardens Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Open Quote Edegemont Elementary has a feeling of bright, positive attitude. One can feel it the minute one walks through the doors. The staff and teachers are friendly and caring. The principal is professional and very positive. The students are well-behaved and truly follow the motto: "All For 1 For All." Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Open Quote This school is excellent! All the teachers we have had are fabulous. The PTO is very involved, and the principal is fantastic. The staff get to know all the kids, and can call them by name (and often know who siblings are.) They even know my children who are not enrolled in school yet. Wonderful school - best in Idaho Falls! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Edgemont Gardens 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 564 564
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 401 401
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 452 452
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 493 493
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 422 422
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
2001 359 4 9 26 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 371 7 6 26 6 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 371 7 6 26 6 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 348 9 3 36 10 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 365 6 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 379 9 3 44 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 398 8 6 41 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 432 7 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 435 9 2 47 6 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 467 7 2 63 9 n/a n/a 0 548
2011 443 4 3 84 2 1 10 0 547
2012 457 4 3 80 1 1 18 0 564
2013 448 9 3 78 1 1 16 0 556
2014 435 7 3 91 0 1 19 0 556
2015 427 8 3 95 2 1 22 0 558
2016 408 5 5 111 1 0 19 0 549
2017 377 5 4 101 1 0 19 0 507
2018 380 3 4 97 1 1 16 0 502
2019 385 4 3 93 0 1 18 0 504
2020 369 2 3 103 1 5 12 0 495
2021 291 0 3 92 1 6 14 0 407
2022 356 1 4 111 2 9 18 0 501
2023 318 1 3 79 2 3 21 0 427

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 Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 564 24.5 23.0 1.4
1992 401 23.3 17.2 3.7
1993 452 23.1 19.6 9.1
1994 493 22.5 21.9 8.5
1995 434 21.0 20.7 8.5
1996 434 21.0 20.7 8.5
1997 424 20.5 20.7 9.4
1998 422 21.0 20.1 8.5
1999 418 19.0 22.0 16
2000 424 21.3 19.9 12
2001 403 18.9 21.3 20.8
2002 416 20.2 20.6 27.4
2003 416 20.2 20.6 27.4
2004 406 19.4 20.9 27.8
2005 402 20.0 20.1 25.6
2006 438 21.9 20.0 24.9
2007 454 23.0 19.7 27.1
2008 497 22.5 22.1 29.6
2009 499 22.4 22.2 27.3
2010 548 24.7 22.1 34.3
2011 547 26.9 20.3 37.3
2012 564 n/a n/a 44.9
2013 556 25.6 21.6 46.6
2014 556 23.3 23.8 45.9
2015 558 23.0 24.2 46.4
2016 549 22.0 24.9 45.9
2017 507 21.4 23.6 44.4
2018 502 22.1 22.6 42.4
2019 504 22.1 22.7 34.9
2020 495 22.0 22.5 34.5
2021 407 18.5 22.0 34.9
2022 501 21.0 23.8 28.7
2023 427 23.5 18.1 38.4

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 Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 564 24.5 23.0 1.4
1992 401 23.3 17.2 3.7
1993 452 23.1 19.6 9.1
1994 493 22.5 21.9 8.5
1995 434 21.0 20.7 8.5
1996 434 21.0 20.7 8.5
1997 424 20.5 20.7 9.4
1998 422 21.0 20.1 8.5
1999 418 19.0 22.0 16
2000 424 21.3 19.9 12
2001 403 18.9 21.3 20.8
2002 416 20.2 20.6 27.4
2003 416 20.2 20.6 27.4
2004 406 19.4 20.9 27.8
2005 402 20.0 20.1 25.6
2006 438 21.9 20.0 24.9
2007 454 23.0 19.7 27.1
2008 497 22.5 22.1 29.6
2009 499 22.4 22.2 27.3
2010 548 24.7 22.1 34.3
2011 547 26.9 20.3 37.3
2012 564 n/a n/a 44.9
2013 556 25.6 21.6 46.6
2014 556 23.3 23.8 45.9
2015 558 23.0 24.2 46.4
2016 549 22.0 24.9 45.9
2017 507 21.4 23.6 44.4
2018 502 22.1 22.6 42.4
2019 504 22.1 22.7 34.9
2020 495 22.0 22.5 34.5
2021 407 18.5 22.0 34.9
2022 501 21.0 23.8 28.7
2023 427 23.5 18.1 38.4

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 Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (14.4%) $5,455 (85.7%) $6,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgemont Gardens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 252 Elementary schools
 25%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)44.565.1
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)45.145.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5351.1
 1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)51.941.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)42.740.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)38.840.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)42.341.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.948.7
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)35.540.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)45.438.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)26.935.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)33.436
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)52.640
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)47.544.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)33.460
 26.6%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)40.638.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)51.947.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)3647.1
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho Falls District)38.437.8
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)44.732.3
 12.4%
   All Grades Science (Idaho Falls District)52.635.1
 17.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edgemont Gardens Elementary School)49.845.8
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)49.148
 1.1%
   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 Students504427
 15.3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian02
Asian33
Hispanic9379
 15.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White385318
 17.4%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%38.4%
 3.5%


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Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks 166th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Edgemont Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Taylorview Middle School
High : Idaho Falls Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.

Students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School are 74% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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