C
Below Average
56/100

Dora Erickson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 850 CLEVELAND STREET, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Idaho
Growth
B
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Idaho schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
414
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Idaho (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.18 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Idaho schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Idaho. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−15 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−16 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Idaho state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%27%reading -17 pts, math -16 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 850 CLEVELAND STREET
City Idaho Falls
ZIP Code 83401
District 1601530
NCES School ID 160153000256
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83401

Understanding the community around Dora Erickson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,696
Per Capita Income $30,873
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $273,400
Median Rent $1,004
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dora Erickson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.4%
Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
Black 1.7%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 414
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dora Erickson Elementary School?
Dora Erickson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dora Erickson Elementary School?
Dora Erickson Elementary School has 414 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Dora Erickson Elementary School serve?
Dora Erickson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dora Erickson Elementary School receive per student?
Dora Erickson Elementary School receives $9,192 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dora Erickson Elementary School in 83401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$402,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,427
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
27.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026